Police Officer
Position Summary:
Here at CMU, our mission is to improve and promote safety at the university through collaboration, proactive problem-solving, open communication and the delivery of professional and dependable police and security services. Our vision is to provide outstanding service to the Carnegie Mellon University community.
Essential Functions:
- Conducting general police, security, and watchman-style foot and mobile patrols of property used, owned, or occupied in whole or in part by Carnegie Mellon University.
- Patrols in all weather conditions and temperatures.
- Protecting life and property and preserving the public peace.
- Ensuring the safety and security of the campus, the assigned sector, and its occupants/users by enforcing all Federal, state, and local laws, and university policies.
- Investigating and making written reports concerning suspicious activity, persons, and unsafe conditions immediately.
- Providing general assistance to security guards and traffic monitors on request; and general information to university personnel and visitors.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Extensive law enforcement background investigation to include, but not limited to, credit check, criminal history, driving record, physical, drug & alcohol screening, and psychological exam per the Chief of Police and PLEAC Accreditation Standards.
- Valid PA driver’s license.
- PA Act 120 certification at time of hire.
- PA Child Protection Clearance (Act 153).
Preferred Requirements:.
- High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s Degree or semester credit equivalent preferred.
- Previous security/police training preferred.