Join Our Team at Millersville University!

Come join a MPOETC commissioned Police Department that is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and vibrant campus environment. As part of this mission, the University Police Department plays a vital role in ensuring the well-being of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Patrol Supervisor position is more than a job—it is a calling to serve with integrity, compassion, and professionalism.

Pay Rate: $61,465.00 annually plus a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and future:

• $5,000 sign-on bonus. (Must remain employed for 2 years.)
• Friendly working environment.
• Ranked 29th safest out of 400+ campuses in Pennsylvania by NICHE.
• Competitive Salary with overtime options.
• 12-hour shift – (Off every other weekend.)
• State Pension – (Fully vested after 10 years.)
• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off (holidays, annual leave, sick leave, personal leave).
• Overtime opportunities are available.

Health & Insurance Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug.
• Employer-paid dental, hearing, and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• State Employees Assistance Program (SEAP).
• Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.

Why Millersville?

Nestled in beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University is a proud member of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. We're known for:

• Strong student-faculty connections.
• 70+ undergraduate and 24 graduate programs.
• A stunning campus and vibrant community.
• Outstanding job placement for graduates.

With over 66,000 alumni across the globe, our impact is far-reaching and growing.

Our Mission & Values:

At Millersville, we live by our EPPIIC values of Exploration, Public Mission, Professionalism, Inclusion, Integrity, and Compassion. We are deeply committed to Inclusive Excellence—creating a welcoming, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We believe diversity is a strength, and we actively seek individuals who bring unique perspectives and experiences to our community.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience as a police specialist, principles and practices of police supervision.
• Supervisory experience.
• Ability to enforce laws, write reports according to specific instructions.
• Knowledge of Commonwealth law, rules, and regulations governing motor vehicle operation and personal conduct for employees or visitors at Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Universities or of modern police practices and methods used in crime investigation and the identification and preservation of physical evidence and Commonwealth provisions for emergency situations.
• Act 120 Certification or ability to be certified as a police officer through the PA Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) by date of hire.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and attention to detail within these communications.
• Demonstrated ability to use tools of police profession such as firearms, emergency vehicles, surveillance equipment and forms of defense (non-lethal and less-than-lethal).
• Successful experience working with diverse groups at athletic, social and cultural events.
• Ability to: meet such qualifications regarding strength, agility and health; lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and move more than 50 pounds with assistance; work in adverse weather; sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time; maintain physical conditioning to be able to handle the physical requirements of the job.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Valid driver's license.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment physical, psychological, firearms tests and background evaluation.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
• Experience: working with college-age population; with parking and crowd control.
• Two years experience in police patrol supervision.
• POSIT patrol supervisor or equivalent training.
• Patrol experience centered on community engagement and problem solving.
• ICS 100 – 400 certification.

Days Worked: Sunday - Saturday. Hours/Shift worked: 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. with alternating weekends.