Recruitment

• Starting wage: $28.67 for applicants with less than 2 years of full-time law enforcement experience
• Starting wage: $31.83 for applicants with 2 years or more of full-time law enforcement experience
• Current annual salary after 5 years: $78,977.60
• Free Tuition for qualifying family members
• Annual uniform allowance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
• Paid Leave (Vacation, Sick, Compensatory time, and more)
• Wellness initiatives
• Employee assistance program

For a full listing and explanation of Kent State University Benefits, please visit the Employee Benefits page

KSU Police Officer job descriptions: Job Descriptions

• 21 years or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Good driving record
• No convictions for violent criminal offenses
• Good physical condition

*Could include any of the following

• Written Examination
• Physical Fitness Test
• Assessment Center
• Background Investigation
• Psychological Assessment
• Polygraph Examination
• Oral Interview
• Medical Examination

Police officers must complete a certified Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Academy. KSU Police Services will provide this training to qualified candidates who do not have this certification upon hire. Newly hired police officers will then complete an immediate five-month Field Training Program or will complete the program at the conclusion of their academy attendance.

• Starting wage: $21.65
• Wage after 1 year: $22.30
• Annual wage increases for accomplished training for additional 3 years
• Free Tuition for qualifying family members
• Annual uniform allowance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
• Paid Leave (Vacation, Sick, Compensatory time, and more)
• Wellness initiatives
• Employee assistance program

For a full listing and explanation of Kent State University Benefits, please visit the Employee Benefits page

KSU Emergency Services Dispatcher job descriptions: Job Descriptions

• 18 years or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• No convictions for violent criminal offenses
• Multitasking, technological, and typing skills
• Good communication skills

*Could include any of the following

• Written Examination
• Interview Process
• Background Investigation
• Psychological Assessment
• Medical Examination

Emergency Services Dispatchers must complete a three-month in-service training program along with certification classes for Public Safety Telecommunicator and Emergency Medical Dispatcher.  The certification class will be provided and paid for by the agency.