Patrol Officer

Commonwealth University Portal•Bloomsburg, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves patrolling campus and responding to emergencies on foot and by vehicle. The officer will be responsible for performing CPR and basic first aid, analyzing incidents, and effectively communicating via radio and other office equipment. Safely operating law enforcement vehicles, making arrests, serving warrants, testifying in court, and conducting investigations are also key duties. The role requires writing detailed reports and communicating with a wide range of individuals including lawyers, physicians, directors, deans, Vice Presidents, the President, and student groups.

Requirements

Ability to patrol campus and respond to emergencies on foot and by vehicle.
Ability to walk/stand for extended periods of time for patrol, and traffic and crowd control.
Ability to work in inclement weather conditions, weekends, shift work or extreme heat.
Ability to perform CPR and basic first aid.
Ability to analyze incidents and triage the event bringing a safe & effective resolve.
Ability to effectively communicate using a two-way radio and related office equipment.
Ability to safely operate law enforcement vehicles in routine and emergency situations.
Ability to make arrests, serve warrants and testify in court.
Ability to conduct investigations including in the field work and follow-up interviews.
Ability to write effective detailed reports of investigations, accidents and incidents.
Ability to effectively communicate with lawyers, physicians, directors, deans, Vice Presidents, the President, student groups and organizations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Commonwealth laws, Rules of Criminal Procedure, rules and regulations governing motor vehicle operation and personal conduct for employees or visitors at Commonwealth facilities.
Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions appropriate to responsibilities assigned as a law enforcement officer.

Responsibilities

Patrol campus and respond to emergencies on foot and by vehicle.
Walk/stand for extended periods of time for patrol, and traffic and crowd control.
Work in inclement weather conditions, weekends, shift work or extreme heat.
Perform CPR and basic first aid.
Analyze incidents and triage the event bringing a safe & effective resolve.
Effectively communicate using a two-way radio and related office equipment.
Safely operate law enforcement vehicles in routine and emergency situations.
Make arrests, serve warrants and testify in court.
Conduct investigations including in the field work and follow-up interviews.
Write effective detailed reports of investigations, accidents and incidents.
Effectively communicate with lawyers, physicians, directors, deans, Vice Presidents, the President, student groups and organizations.