Job Summary

The Department of Public Safety and Police at Kutztown University invites applicants for full time Patrol Officer - shift to be determined.

An employee in this classification provides police services and protection to State System property, grounds, facilities, clientele, employees and the general public. This is basic police services work that includes the provision of routine and customary police services under the direction of a higher-ranking police officer or a chief of the police department on the Kutztown campus. The work requires Commonwealth of Pennsylvania basic police academy certification and involves making routine decisions and performing actions limited to those guided by standard police procedures, statutes, case law and general university policies and procedures. All assignments in this classification involve responsibility for recognizing the social importance of police functions, for tactful and courteous treatment of the general public, and for conscientious and efficient performance of duties under little direct supervision. Work is reviewed by a higher classified police officer or designee of the Chief of Police through personal inspection and review of reports.

Essential Duties:

An employee in this classification is expected to provide services such as:

• Ability to work overtime and/or any shift.
• Patrol campus by foot, vehicle and/or bike.
• Respond to calls for assistance (criminal and general assistance)
• Respond to calls for fire, burglary alarms.
• Respond to emergencies on campus.
• Patrol campus property and buildings to assure proper security of the same, including, but not limited to, locking and unlocking of facilities; precluding theft, vandalism and loitering; and reporting of general building and grounds security issues.

Job Summary

The Department of Public Safety and Police at Kutztown University invites applicants for full time Patrol Officer - shift to be determined.

An employee in this classification provides police services and protection to State System property, grounds, facilities, clientele, employees and the general public. This is basic police services work that includes the provision of routine and customary police services under the direction of a higher-ranking police officer or a chief of the police department on the Kutztown campus. The work requires Commonwealth of Pennsylvania basic police academy certification and involves making routine decisions and performing actions limited to those guided by standard police procedures, statutes, case law and general university policies and procedures. All assignments in this classification involve responsibility for recognizing the social importance of police functions, for tactful and courteous treatment of the general public, and for conscientious and efficient performance of duties under little direct supervision. Work is reviewed by a higher classified police officer or designee of the Chief of Police through personal inspection and review of reports.

Essential Duties:

An employee in this classification is expected to provide services such as:

• Ability to work overtime and/or any shift.
• Patrol campus by foot, vehicle and/or bike.
• Respond to calls for assistance (criminal and general assistance)
• Respond to calls for fire, burglary alarms.
• Respond to emergencies on campus.
• Patrol campus property and buildings to assure proper security of the same, including, but not limited to, locking and unlocking of facilities; precluding theft, vandalism and loitering; and reporting of general building and grounds security issues.