Patrol Officer

Salary: $47,507.00 Annually

Position Summary:

The Patrol Officer provides police services and protection to State System property, grounds, facilities, clientele, employees and the general public. This is basic police services work that includes the provision of routine and customary police services under the direction of a higher-ranking police officer or a chief of the police department on the campus. The work requires basic police knowledge and involves making routine decisions and performing actions limited to those guided by standard police procedures and general university policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Patrol campus by foot, vehicle and bike
• Respond to calls for assistance (criminal and general assistance)
• Respond to calls for fire, burglary alarms
• Respond to emergencies on campus
• Patrol campus property and buildings to assure proper security of the same, including, but not limited to, locking and unlocking of facilities; precluding theft, vandalism and loitering; and reporting of general building and grounds security issues
• Complete and file reports of crimes and other police matters and conduct initial investigations
• Provide assistance to other local law enforcement agencies at the direction of the senior officer in charge
• Provide basic security and law enforcement services at university events
• Provide transportation and escort services to students and other visitors to campus
• File appropriate criminal charges for violations of Commonwealth laws and/or enforce vehicle code violations
• Investigate traffic accidents and prepare reports
• Direct traffic, enforce parking regulations, make criminal arrests, serve warrants, transport prisoners, take fingerprints, transport funds for university deposits, testify in court, attend arraignments and preliminary hearings and enforce university policies and procedures
• Perform routine building checks for safety hazards, mechanical problems and failures and other deficiencies

Requirements:

• Applicant must be Act 120 certified and/or have Act 120 certification by the anticipated hire date.
• Must be 18 years old
• High School Diploma or GED
• US Citizen
• NO disqualifying criminal convictions (Misdemeanor 2 or higher crimes or any criminal charges that would prohibit MPOETC certification and/or CLEAN certification)
• Minimum 9th grade reading level
• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle operator’s license.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and overtime.
• Individual will employ independent judgment with some supervision.
• Position will require employee to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine proper courses of action.
• Should be knowledgeable on modern police practices and methods used in crime investigation and the identification and preservation of physical evidence and knowledgeable in Commonwealth laws, rules, and regulations.
• Must possess excellent oral and written skills.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.