Patrol Officer

Position Details ================

Position Information -------------------

Posting Number: S096P Posting Text: Job Title Patrol Officer Type of Employment: Full Time Bargaining Unit: POA Full-TimePart-Time: Full Time FLSA: Salary Range 50011 Position Classification: Department PennWest University Police - Edinboro

Position Summary ----------------

Basic Function: Under direct supervision, enforces local, state, and federal laws under the authority and direction of Act 48 of 2003. Ensures compliance of University policies and procedures. Provides security for personnel, real property, and equipment. Investigates and documents pursuant to the rules of the Criminal History Records and Information Act (CHRIA) crimes and incidents, documents and preserves evidence, prepares cases for trial, and provides testimony.

Duties --------

• Patrol the University in a vehicle on foot and by bicycle.
• Perform all the university-specific duties enumerated in Act 48 of 2003 and enforce all traffic and criminal laws.
• Generally provide for the safety and security of the campus and the public.
• Check buildings for security locks and report any doors found unsecured.
• Remove any unauthorized persons from buildings or grounds.
• Report burned-out lights, locks needing repair, and other safety hazards.
• Interact with the diverse students, faculty, staff, and community to provide and promote Community-Oriented Policing ideals into existing or developed programming.
• Remain current on the application of all departmental policies, rules, regulations, instructions, laws, and ordinances, and general literature pertaining to policing the University and University trends.
• Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors to identify University concerns, present options of courses of action, identify resources, plan for implementation of desired change, and assist in evaluation of success.
• Share information and resources with supervisors.
• Work with other department employees, public, and private agencies, and citizens to the extent permitted by law to recognize problems involving crime and criminal problems and help formulate solutions to those problems.
• Prepare written reports and memoranda summarizing information.
• Use available technology for dispatching, ticket processing, and criminal incident reporting.
• Officer is required to carry a department-issued firearm and taser and must qualify yearly in accordance with the departments firearms and taser policy.
• Officer must be proficient with other authorized University Police weapons, shotgun, pepper spray, etc.
• Testify in court and at judicial hearings in support of criminal charges, investigations into violations, collection of evidence, and other official activities.
• Take proper safety precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances, and act accordingly to prevent accidents.
• Is responsible for self, others, materials, and equipment.
• Provide personal protection for visiting dignitaries and government officials.
• Assist outside police agencies with investigations and arrests.
• Transport evidence to the Crime Lab.
• Provide security at scheduled University athletic and social events.
• Make arrests for violations of vehicle and criminal law.
• Perform other related police work as assigned.

Required Skills ----------------

• Knowledge & Abilities:
• Patrol the University in a vehicle on foot and by bicycle.
• Perform all the university-specific duties enumerated in Act 48 of 2003 and enforce all traffic and criminal laws.
• Generally provide for the safety and security of the campus and the public.
• Check buildings for security locks and report any doors found unsecured.
• Remove any unauthorized persons from buildings or grounds.
• Report burned-out lights, locks needing repair, and other safety hazards.
• Interact with the diverse students, faculty, staff, and community to provide and promote Community-Oriented Policing ideals into existing or developed programming.
• Remain current on the application of all departmental policies, rules, regulations, instructions, laws, and ordinances, and general literature pertaining to policing the University and University trends.
• Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors to identify University concerns, present options of courses of action, identify resources, plan for implementation of desired change, and assist in evaluation of success.
• Share information and resources with supervisors.
• Work with other department employees, public, and private agencies, and citizens to the extent permitted by law to recognize problems involving crime and criminal problems and help formulate solutions to those problems.
• Prepare written reports and memoranda summarizing information.
• Use available technology for dispatching, ticket processing, and criminal incident reporting.
• Officer is required to carry a department-issued firearm and taser and must qualify yearly in accordance with the departments firearms and taser policy.
• Officer must be proficient with other authorized University Police weapons, shotgun, pepper spray, etc.
• Testify in court and at judicial hearings in support of criminal charges, investigations into violations, collection of evidence, and other official activities.
• Take proper safety precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances, and act accordingly to prevent accidents.
• Is responsible for self, others, materials, and equipment.
• Provide personal protection for visiting dignitaries and government officials.
• Assist outside police agencies with investigations and arrests.
• Transport evidence to the Crime Lab.
• Provide security at scheduled University athletic and social events.
• Make arrests for violations of vehicle and criminal law.
• Perform other related police work as assigned.

Education and Training ----------------------

Minimum of Education: One year of police experience or any equivalent experience or training required. Act 120 Certification required. Possession of a valid PA Motor Vehicle Operators License required. Preferred Qualifications:

• College/University experience preferred.
• Computer competency preferred.
• Successful candidate must obtain and maintain required certifications, including but not limited to:
• PA Act 180 updates
• CPR
• Automated External Defibrillation (AED)
• First Aid
• Firearms and DEFTEC pepper spray certification.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse student populations.

Physical Demands ----------------

Ability to meet such qualifications regarding strength, agility, and/or health will be required.

Work Location --------------

Edinboro Campus Is travel to other PennWest campuses required for this position? If so, how often?

Work Hours ----------

Varies

Posting Date -------------

03272023

Closing Date ------------

Open Until Filled

Yes

Diversity Statement -------------------

PennWest Universitys Office of Community Opportunity Responsibility and Engagement (CORE) provides strategic leadership in fostering a campus environment grounded in dignity, belonging, and opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff. Through comprehensive programs and collaborative partnerships, CORE advances student success, cultivates academic and leadership development, and strengthens community engagement in alignment with the universitys mission.

ADA Statement --------------

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Amy Salsgiver, ADA Coordinator, asalsgiver@pennwest.edu, 814-393-2109.

Pennsylvania Western University complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.

EEO Statement --------------

Pennsylvania Western University of Pennsylvania is committed to providing equal access to all individuals and prohibiting any form of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability status, as a veteran, or any other characteristic prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations.

Direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator, 423 Becht Hall, Clarion Campus, 16214-1232, email asalsgiver@pennwest.edu, or phone 814-393-2109. Inquiries may also be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20201.