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  • Behind the Badge: Lieutenant Marge Rizalvo

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | July 27, 2026
    Name? Rank? Marge Rizalvo, Lieutenant How long have you been with OSUPD? 26 years Where are you from and how does that help shape who you are today? I was born and raised near the shores of New Jersey. I grew up in a population of diversity in thought and culture. Many school trips over the years took us to New York City where we experienced Broadway shows, art galleries, museums, and traditional...
    Behind the Badge Lt. Rizalvo

  • Become a Student Campus Security Officer

    Nicole Holman | July 21, 2026
    Serve your community by joining the Department of Public Safety as a Campus Service Officer. Campus Service Officers add another layer to support police, Ohio State security and other safety resources. We’re hiring students for part-time jobs with an opportunity to work 15 to 25 hours per week. Earn $13/hour Perform safety patrols both on and off-campus Assist with special event security and...
    Student security officers in the Ohio Union

  • Behind the Badge: Officer Nick Jellison

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | June 22, 2026
    Name? Rank? Nicholas Jellison, patrol officer How long have you been with OSUPD? I have been with OSUPD for 4 years. Where are you from and how does that help shape who you are today? I am from a small town in the northwest portion of the state, Van Wert, Ohio. Being from a small town, I come from a close-knit community where support from your friends, family, and neighbors is a common occurrence...
    Behind the Badge Nick Jellison

  • Behind the Badge: Lieutenant Chuck Gierach

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | May 26, 2026
    Name? Rank? Chuck Gierach, Lieutenant How long have you been with OSUPD? 20 years You were just named Supervisor of the Year. What does this award mean to you? Since I was nominated by my co-workers, it means a lot. Effective law enforcement work requires good teamwork and I couldn’t do my job well if I didn’t have a good team to work with. Where are you from and how does that help shape who you...
    Behind the Badge Lt. Chuck Gierach

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