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Captain

The University of Akron
Akron, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2026
35% Direct the patrol, training, and other department supervisors in their daily duties and responsibilities while providing overall direction to various divisions of the department.

20% Perform administrative duties, including supervising facility operations, equipment control, managing personnel, creating and enforcing policies and procedures, and reviewing paperwork.

20% Perform all duties and responsibilities of a sworn University Law Enforcement Officer and direct the operations for special events and dignitary protection details.

15% Act as a liaison between the department and the University community, as well as the government and the surrounding community.

5% Participate in the strategic planning for the departmental in-service, advanced training needs, and University or police department events.

5% Plan and coordinate equipment maintenance as well as departmental vehicle fleet maintenance. Make recommendations for new equipment and new vehicle purchases.

Education

Additional Position Information:

Requires a High School Diploma. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Licenses/Certifications/Requirements

Ohio Peace Officers Certificate; Valid Ohio Drivers License; CPR, First Aid and Firearms Certifications.

Experience

Requires a minimum of two years of prior leadership and management experience at the rank of sergeant or similar first line supervisor. Demonstrated ability to lead personnel and manage programs or initiatives required. Significant knowledge of laws and law enforcement techniques and University rules and regulations required. High moral and ethical standards, strong communication, problem solving, decision making and analytical skills required. Requires the ability to maintain departmental and Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Standards. Ability to learn and use First Aid, CPR and firearms required. Basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and databases required. Professional leadership training such as PELC, CLEE, or FBINA preferred.

Leadership

Management of the operation of a unit/major function with activities typically coordinated through administrative personnel above the level of first-line supervisors or through persons having mid-to-upper-level management or professional responsibility.

Physical Requirements

Moderate physical effort required involving long periods of standing, walking on rough surfaces, bending and/or stooping. Must be able to pursue, restrain and apprehend individuals who may be uncooperative, resistant or combative, including the ability to run, climb multiple flights of stairs, move objects that may be used to block or barricade a pathway, lift and transport an adult, and quickly move to cover, detect or respond to a threat.

Working Conditions

Routine discomforts from exposure to moderate levels of heat, cold, moisture/wetness, noise and air pollution. May involve routine/occasional exposure to light chemical substances or hazards (radiation, chemicals, diseases, heights and moving parts).

Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume.

Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.

Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt)

United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if Applicable)

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

Cindy Harm

Email

charm@uakron.edu

________________________________________________________________________

Background Check Statement

The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.

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