Position Summary & Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) invites applicants to a
for a full-time Patrol Officer in the Public Safety
Department.
Join the IUP community as a Patrol Officer, where your role goes
beyond traditional policing. You'll engage with students, faculty
and staff fostering a safe and welcoming environment on campus.
Enjoy a diverse and dynamic setting, where every day presents new
challenges and opportunities to make a positive impact.
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 while providing
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 21
st 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Patrol campus property and buildings by foot, vehicle, or bike
to ensure proper security and safety; including but not limited to
locking, and unlocking of facilities; precluding theft, vandalism,
and loitering; reporting of general building and grounds security
issues; building checks for safety hazards, mechanical problems and
failures and other deficiencies.
Direct and control traffic and parking on University grounds:
Issuing traffic warnings, parking tickets, and traffic and
non-traffic citations, for violations of University policy and
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania laws.
Investigate traffic accidents involving persons or property,
report and pursue appropriate course of action on university
grounds.
Display and remove temporary parking signage on campus.
Provide safety and law enforcement for extra-curricular,
social, recreational, and free assembly events/activities at the
University.
Operate state vehicles in a legal, safe, and courteous
manner.
Provide transportation, with the use of a state-owned vehicle,
for persons to and from hospitals, university funds or valuables to
proper locations, prisoners, and legal documents for service of
process.
Respond to non-emergency calls for assistance (criminal and
general assistance).
Respond to emergency calls, including but not limited to mental
health, injured persons, panic, fire, burglary alarms, bomb threat,
active assailant, or any other University emergency.
Investigate suspected crimes, report findings, file criminal
complaints, serve arrest and search warrants, and/or conduct
surveillance while following Rules of Criminal Procedure &
University Police policies.
Testify in court, legal proceedings, or university code of
conduct hearings as necessary.
Aid other local law enforcement agencies in the direction of
the senior officer in charge.
Prepare and maintain a multitude of reports; daily activity
logs, shift reports etc. to department standards.
Utilizes two-way radio communication equipment, computers,
multi-line telephones, monitor alarms & CCTV.
Accomplish routine administrative duties and perform other
related work as required.
Participate in education and training courses, as requested.
Complete professional development training as required (CPR/AED,
firearms, Act 180 etc.)
Practice safety measures to prevent accidents and injuries, and
to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Complete reports
to appropriate work group of deficiencies.
Perform public speaking-community policing events with student
or community groups as a special assignment.
Exhibit abilities to work with diverse groups and
populations.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality, CHRIA, FERPA, HIPAA,
JNET, CLEAN
*The General Summary and Essential Duties and Responsibilities
section summarized above provides a representative listing only and
should not be regarded as a complete statement of tasks performed
by incumbents of this position. It should be recognized, therefore,
that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties in
addition to those outlined above.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position posting is to establish a pool of qualified
candidates for anticipated future full-time Patrol Officer openings
in the Public Safety Department. While there may not be an
immediate vacancy, applications submitted to this pool will be
reviewed as full-time positions become available. The posting will
remain open until a successful candidate is selected.
Position Qualifications
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of Commonwealth laws, rules, and regulations
governing motor vehicle operation and personal conduct for
employees or visitors at Commonwealth facilities
- Knowledge of Commonwealth provisions for emergency
situations
- Some knowledge of group behavior
- Skill in the use and care of offensive and defensive
weapons
- Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and
to determine proper courses of action
- Ability to enforce laws firmly, tactfully, and with respect for
the rights of others.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written
instructions
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
- One year of police experience and formal training in the
provisions of basic police services as certified through Act 120
training;
OR
- Any equivalent experience or training.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Driver's license.
- Ability to meet such qualifications regarding strength,
agility, and health as required.
- Receipt of the MPOETC Certification with arrest powers, granted
by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Successfully complete the University Firearms Qualification
Requirements at required intervals.
- Satisfactorily complete Act 180 updates annually.