Patrol Officer
University Patrol Officers are responsible for providing a safe and secure living and learning environment for the University Community. Officers are on duty 365 days a year and provide immediate responses to all types of emergencies on campus. Patrol Officers provide services in areas of patrol, investigations, parking enforcement, residence hall protection, building security, crime prevention and special event security. This position involves a great deal of interaction with students performing community – oriented policing with a strong emphasis on student success and retention recognizing the social importance of 21st Century professional and ethical police functions for tactful and courteous treatment of all persons.
This is an “essential personnel” position. Patrol officers are expected to remain or report to work during partial or full day closings and during other emergent circumstances.
- Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle operator’s license.
- Formal training in the provisions of basic police services as certified through Act 120 training; OR any equivalent experience or training.
- Ability to meet MPOETC qualifications regarding medical physical, psychological, drug testing and any other requirements established by the University.
- Receipt of the Basic Police Commission with arrest powers, granted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Ability to successfully complete the University Firearms Qualification Requirements at required intervals.
- Must satisfactorily complete Act 180 updates annually.
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