"Campus Police Officer"

York College of Pennsylvania is seeking a Full-time Campus Police Officer position, third shift (4 ten hour shifts, 10pm - 8am), with rotating days off, 3rd shift differential, position available immediately

DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision; maintains safety, enforces college rules and regulations and local and state laws, and protects life and property within the College community. Responds to on-campus crimes and disturbances; patrols the campus and surrounding areas; responds to emergencies in a safe, calm, and effective manner; monitors campus buildings, including fire/intrusion alarms and remote systems; provides security escort services and emergency assistance for students and employees as needed; assists with crowd control during special events; investigates crimes and incidents and writes reports; and uses contemporary law enforcement practices with an emphasis on maximizing the use of available technological resources, community-oriented (proactive and coactive) policing, and a public safety vision based on the department's values.

OUTCOME:

• Contributes toward the quality of life on campus by ensuring a stable environment in which security is balanced with freedom of movement on an open campus.
• Patrol College properties and surrounding areas as assigned by foot, bike or vehicle, to prevent incidents. (25%)
• Respond to emergencies and incidents in a timely manner; determine the appropriate course of action and notify law enforcement officials or other members of the campus community as appropriate. (10%)
• Promptly provide emergency first aid and/or request other related medical services as needed. (5%)
• Gather and compile information, write comprehensive reports, and maintain accurate daily logs and forms. (10%)
• Enforce College rules and regulations, student code of conduct, and local and state laws. (10%)
• Enforce campus traffic and parking regulations; issue citations and/or warnings as appropriate. (5%)
• Provide student and employee security escort services as requested. Respond to requests in a timely and courteous manner. (2%)
• Respond to fire, trouble signal, supervisory, panic, and burglar alarms. Assist in conducting fire alarm testing and drills. (5%)
• Staff special event assignments, including athletic competitions, homecoming and commencement. Maintains crowd control, traffic control and provide instructions and directions to event attendees and staff. (5%)
• Act as an information resource for visitors and community members. Employ effective community policing techniques, ensuring positive and professional interactions are maintained with the York College community members. (5%)
• Lock and unlock campus buildings. (5%)
• Testify in conduct and criminal hearings as required. (5%)
• Interact with local law enforcement, fire, and EMS agencies and assist as needed or directed. (3%)
• Perform other duties as assigned (5%)

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or GED.
• US citizen
• Valid Driver's License: Must have been in possession of a valid operator's license for not less than three (3) years and the license must have been in good standing without interruption during that time period.
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• PA Act 235 Lethal Weapons Training certification or the ability to obtain this certification within 3 months of hire;
• Successful candidates must also satisfactorily complete psychological testing, a medical exam, drug screening, a criminal history check, and a comprehensive background examination. Must meet the vision standards set by the PA State Police as part of Act 235.
• 1-3 years of prior law enforcement or security experience

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION PREFERRED:

• College degree in an appropriate area of specialization;
• Prior law enforcement or military police certification;
• 1-2 years of experience working at an institution of higher education;
• 1-2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.