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Slippery Rock University
  • Position Number: 2172888
  • Location: Slippery Rock, PA
  • Position Type: Campus Safety and Police

Pay Rate: $41,290
Employment Type: Regular FT
Work Schedule: May work days, evenings, holidays or weekends and shift work. 7 am – 3 pm; 3 pm – 11 pm; 11 pm – 7 am.

Position Summary
Slippery Rock University is currently recruiting for multiple patrol officers. Patrol officers on a university campus perform community oriented policing. Our officers are highly interactive with the student population as many students are away from home for the first time and seek guidance and direction from our officers. The role is one of assistance and enforcement, and the officers are viewed as problem solvers. We look for leadership potential and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to make presentations and relate to our student population. The officers provide a police presence that promotes the safety and security of all members of the University community.

This is an essential personnel position.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
  • Enforce Commonwealth of PA laws and University regulations
  • Patrols campus by foot, bike or vehicle
  • Monitors/responds to calls for criminal, general assistance, campus emergencies
  • Provides emergency first aid as needed
  • Completes written reports on necessary forms promptly and accurately
  • Patrols campus property and buildings to assure proper security and reports general building and grounds security issues
  • Completes/files reports of crime and other police matters and conducts initial investigations
  • Provides assistance to other local law enforcement agencies as needed
  • Provides safety and law enforcement for extra-curricular, social and recreational events and activities
  • May advise student or community activity groups
  • Files appropriate criminal charges for violation of Commonwealth laws and/or enforces vehicle code violations
  • Investigates traffic accidents and prepares reports
  • Directs traffic, enforces parking regulations, makes criminal arrests, serves warrants, transports prisoners, takes fingerprints, attends hearings, testifies and enforces University policies and procedures
  • Attends required training
  • Performs other duties as assigned

    Minimum Qualifications
  • One year of police experience and must possess current ACT 120 certification, or have equivalent training from another state or any other entity which would allow them an approved Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission waiver of training. Applicants must have passed, or be able to pass the MPOETC certification exam, and/or otherwise qualify for certification as an officer by MPOETC.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license.
  • The successful candidate must satisfactorily pass psychological and medical testing which involves a drug, vision and hearing screenings along with a lifting and cardiac component workout.
  • Must be able to be commissioned in Pennsylvania.
  • Candidate must be available to work shifts, holidays, weekends and overtime.
  • A successful interview and passing a criminal background check required.

    Preferred Qualifications
  • Police work within the last two years
  • Knowledge of Commonwealth criminal and traffic laws, rules and regulations
    Investigative experience
  • Experience and training to the needs of others/diverse cultures and possess an understanding of diverse populations
  • Experience performing community oriented policing
  • Experience in report writing and other professional documentation
  • Experience with public interaction
  • Experience with computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite

    Slippery Rock University is committed to a policy of affirmative action. Slippery Rock University assures an equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, gender or veteran's status in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

    Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

    Please provide three professional references in the application form.

    Full consideration given to resumes received by May 7, 2021.

    Recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background checks, including Act 34 (State Police); Act 151 (Child Abuse); and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment.

    To apply, visit https://careers.sru.edu/postings/7094





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