27-59 Police Patrol Officer (Two Vacancies) - Public Safety Department

West Chester University•West Chester University, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Public Safety Department is hiring Police Patrol Officers to provide fair and impartial police services and protection to University students, employees, property, grounds, facilities, clientele, and the public. The department partners with the University community to provide a safe and secure learning, living, and working environment and to respond professionally to the needs of its diverse community. The Patrol Officer works under the direction of the Director of Public Safety or the Director’s designee. The successful candidate will have knowledge of the Commonwealth Crimes Code and Vehicle Code, modern police tactics, and the law enforcement guardianship mentality. The position requires rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, and overtime. Required certifications must be kept current. The ability to meet applicable strength, agility, and health qualifications may be required. Applicants must be Act 120 certified, or obtain Act 120 certification by the anticipated hire date, and have one year of police experience; Act 120 certification qualifies as one year of police experience. A valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle operator’s license is required. Experience working with college-age populations, parking, or crowd control is preferred. Candidates apply online and submit a resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and accepted until the position is filled. Employment offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment background checks. Employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Act 120 certified, or able to obtain Act 120 certification by the anticipated hire date.
One year of police experience; Act 120 certification qualifies as one year of police experience.
Valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle operator’s license.
Ability to work rotating shifts as assigned, including nights and weekends, and to work overtime.
Keep all certifications current.
May be required to meet qualifications regarding strength, agility, and health.
Knowledge of the Commonwealth Crimes Code and Vehicle Code, modern police tactics, and the law enforcement guardianship mentality.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with a college-age population.
Experience with parking.
Experience with crowd control.

Responsibilities

Investigate criminal incidents and missing persons cases.
Serve as custodian of personal property and evidence held for court presentation, and maintain proper records of property, evidence, and automobiles held or impounded.
Conduct high-visibility campus patrols on foot, by vehicle, and/or by bike to help secure facilities and protect students, staff, and visitors.
Prevent and deter crime by observing and addressing unusual circumstances and individuals.
Take enforcement action and make apprehensions as required; prepare summonses or warrants, affidavits, reports, referrals, and arrest paperwork, and notify supervisors of enforcement-related actions.
Respond to calls for assistance, fire and burglary alarms, and campus emergencies.
Complete and file reports.
Assist other local law enforcement under the direction of the senior officer.
Provide security and law enforcement services at University events and transport students and other campus visitors.
File charges for violations of Commonwealth laws and enforce vehicle code violations.
Direct traffic, enforce parking regulations, make arrests, serve warrants, transport prisoners, take fingerprints, and transport funds for University deposits.
Testify in court and attend arraignments and hearings.
Perform building checks for safety hazards, mechanical problems, failures, and other deficiencies.
Perform other related police duties as assigned.