Jefferson Police Department - Police Officer Armed (prior police experience)- Full Time - Various Locations & Shifts

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the safety and security of all Jefferson employees, students, visitors, staff and property. As designated by the shift supervisor, police officers patrols the Jefferson campus either on foot or on bicycle and monitors the environment of safety at various locations on campus. The police officer will respond to all serious incidents on campus and take the appropriate action in accordance with Federal, State, Local and Organizational laws and policy. Must be available to work all shifts and must be able to rotate between shifts in accordance with organizational needs. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Patrols Jefferson Buildings and campus areas. Makes unscheduled checks of campus sensitive and high-risk areas. Periodically checks specific campus locations for security violations, unauthorized persons, and dangerous conditions. Provides on-campus escorts as requested. Reports any security or safety concerns in writing to the shift supervisor. Produces incident reports for complaints and incidents; ensures written record is submitted before the end of his/her shift. Consults and advises crime victims focusing on "due process" or methods of reporting crimes to the appropriate authorities (local Police, District Attorney, etc.) and/or to initiate arrest warrants as necessary. Interacts with local police, or other law enforcement agencies relative to criminal offenses and complaints, and when subpoenaed testifies in court litigation proceedings. Assigned to security details, VIP protection, and crowd control for special events. Interacts with law enforcement authorities for special events. Provides assistance as a member of the Emergency Response Team in events such as: fires, bomb threats, explosions, or other life threatening or crime related situations. Performs other related security duties, including but limited to: responds to calls for service, takes commands, and document all security incidents with a written report; assists all victims of crime on Jefferson campus; ensures all visitors comply with visiting regulations and escort all unauthorized persons from campus; other police/security duties as directed by Lieutenant.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Security experience or prior Law Enforcement or Military experience required.
• Must be able to pass Physical Fitness, Psychological, and Drug testing examinations established by Jefferson for this position (all divisions).
• PA Armed positions only: meets the requirements of Police Academy training or meets requirements of Act 501 and Act 235F.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrols Jefferson Buildings and campus areas.
• Makes unscheduled checks of campus sensitive and high-risk areas.
• Periodically checks specific campus locations for security violations, unauthorized persons, and dangerous conditions.
• Provides on-campus escorts as requested.
• Reports any security or safety concerns in writing to the shift supervisor.
• Produces incident reports for complaints and incidents; ensures written record is submitted before the end of his/her shift.
• Consults and advises crime victims focusing on "due process" or methods of reporting crimes to the appropriate authorities (local Police, District Attorney, etc.) and/or to initiate arrest warrants as necessary.
• Interacts with local police, or other law enforcement agencies relative to criminal offenses and complaints, and when subpoenaed testifies in court litigation proceedings.
• Assigned to security details, VIP protection, and crowd control for special events.
• Interacts with law enforcement authorities for special events.
• Provides assistance as a member of the Emergency Response Team in events such as: fires, bomb threats, explosions, or other life threatening or crime related situations.
• Performs other related security duties, including but not limited to: responds to calls for service, takes commands, and document all security incidents with a written report; assists all victims of crime on Jefferson campus; ensures all visitors comply with visiting regulations and escort all unauthorized persons from campus; other police/security duties as directed by Lieutenant.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees