Police Officer

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

41d • Onsite

About The Position

Penn State University Police and Public Safety is responsible for protecting and serving more than 100,000 students, employees, and visitors at campuses across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We are a cohesive and centralized department with sworn police officers who have full law enforcement authority serving our campuses with our headquarters being located at University Park. We are searching for Act 120 Certified Police Officers to join our team who hold the values of integrity, respect, responsibility, discovery, excellence, and community. All interested candidates must apply to this posting to be considered for an opportunity when a position becomes available at one of the Penn State campuses. During the application process, candidates will be provided an opportunity to select which campus location(s) they have interest in obtaining employment. Police officers are responsible for carrying out the functions of protection of life and property, preservation of peace and good order of the community, enhancement of positive community engagement initiatives, enforcement of laws and University policies/procedures, public safety, investigative work, and other related duties. Successful candidates are responsible for the prevention of illegal, unsafe, or undesirable activity and regulatory violations through patrol, education, inspection, and the deterrent effect of enforcement. Police officers are also be expected to enforce national, federal, state, and local laws, as well as University policies and regulations, through investigation, apprehension, and prosecution of violators.

Requirements

• Act 120 Certified Police Officers
• Skills necessary to enhance public respect for law enforcement and the University with courteous, devoted, and ethical service
• Capacity to work cooperatively with various levels of faculty, staff, students, and outside agencies
• Ability to provide effective, honest, and credible testimony at court hearings
• Outstanding customer service orientation; excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent analytical, judgment, ethical decision-making, and organizational skills
• Ability to work with a wide variety of diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Respect for the constitutional rights of all people to liberty, equality, and justice
• Ability to uphold an excellent standard of conduct at all times, abiding by laws, regulations and policies
• Minimally requires a high school diploma or equivalent and up to one year of relevant experience
• Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) Act 120 Certification is required for employment.
• Candidates must be currently Act 120 certified; currently enrolled in a Pennsylvania MPOETC Act 120 police academy; or have the ability to obtain Pennsylvania MPOETC Act 120 certification during the hiring process (this applies to out of state waiver and reinstatement applicants).
• To be a sworn police officer in the state of Pennsylvania, you must be certified through the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC).
• Employment with the Penn State University Police & Public Safety department as a sworn officer is contingent on the successful completion of MPOETC medical and psychological requirements
• Successful Background Investigation
• Successful BPAD scenario-based evaluation
• Candidates must be at least 21 years of age on or before start date
• Fingerprint background check
• Successful completion of all Act 120 MPOETC requirements
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
• Operation of a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties - a valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check - will be required annually
• Successful completion of a credit history check
• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of information technology, software applications, surveillance equipment, social media, and communications (digital and conventional) in conducting investigations is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Protection of life and property
• Preservation of peace and good order of the community
• Enhancement of positive community engagement initiatives
• Enforcement of laws and University policies/procedures
• Public safety
• Investigative work
• Prevention of illegal, unsafe, or undesirable activity and regulatory violations through patrol, education, inspection, and the deterrent effect of enforcement
• Enforce national, federal, state, and local laws, as well as University policies and regulations, through investigation, apprehension, and prosecution of violators

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED