Police Officer
Salary: $65,395.20.
Position Summary:
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:
- The position of police officer 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).
- 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
- 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
- Successful completion of a credit history check