Police Officer

Penn State University • Mont Alto, PA

44d • Onsite

About The Position

The Penn State University Police and Public Safety Department is responsible for protecting and serving more than 100,000 students, employees as well as visitors at 22 campuses located throughout Pennsylvania. We are a cohesive and centralized department with sworn police officers who have full law enforcement authority serving the 22 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. Candidates advancing through the recruitment process will be provided an opportunity to select which campus location or locations 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. The successful candidate will be 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 will also be expected to enforce National, Federal, State, and local laws, as well as University regulations, through investigation, apprehension, and prosecution of violators.

Requirements

• Act 120 Certified Police Officer
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Up to one year of relevant experience
• Currently Act 120 certified; currently enrolled in a police academy; or have the ability to obtain Pennsylvania MPOETC Act 120 certification during the hiring process
• Successful Background Investigation
• Successful BPAD scenario-based evaluation
• U.S. Citizenship
• Must be at least 21 years of age on or before start date
• Fingerprint background check
• Successful completion of all MPOETC requirements if not currently certified or eligible for certification
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
• Valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check
• Successful completion of a credit history check
• Cover letter and resume

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge on the use of information technology, software applications, surveillance equipment, social media, and communications (digital and conventional) in conducting investigations

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 regulations, through investigation, apprehension, and prosecution of violators

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 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