Patrol Officer

Posting Number: S320

Classification Title: Patrol Officer

Working Title: Patrol Officer

Department: Police LH

Home Campus: Lock Haven

City
Lock Haven

State
Pennsylvania

Zip Code
17745

Work Location
Home Campus

Benefits

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:

• Medical and prescription drug benefits.
• Generous retirement plans, two options:
  • Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
  • State Employees' Retirement System (SERS)
• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.

*Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit: for additional information regarding benefits.

To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.

Start Time: 3PM

End Time: 11PM

Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week (only for select POA, SPFPA, AFSCME and OPEIU positions)

Days Worked (Check all that apply): Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Varies

Position Purpose

University Patrol Officers are responsible for providing a safe and secure living and learning environment for the University Community. Officers are on duty 365 days a year and provide immediate responses to all types of emergencies on campus. Patrol Officers provide services in areas of patrol, investigations, parking enforcement, residence hall protection, building security, crime prevention and special event security. This position involves a great deal of interaction with students performing community - oriented policing with a strong emphasis on student success and retention recognizing the social importance of 21 Century professional and ethical police functions for tactful and courteous treatment of all persons.

This is an "essential personnel" position, patrol officers are expected to remain or report to work during partial or full day closings and during other emergent circumstances.

Description of Duties

• Directs and controls traffic and parking on University grounds enforcing laws, serving warrants, PFA's, transporting prisoners, issuing traffic warnings, issuing parking tickets, issuing both traffic and non-traffic citations, for violations of University policy and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania laws.
• Provides safety and Law Enforcement for extra-curricular, social and recreational events and activities at the University (concerts, athletics, dances etc.) AND those groups and persons who come to campus to exercise free speech.
• Transports by state-owned vehicles, persons to & from hospitals and University funds or valuables to proper locations.
• Responds to calls, including mental health, injured persons, panic, fire, bomb threat, active assailant or any other University emergency.
• Investigates suspected crimes, reports findings, files criminal complaints, serves arrest warrants, serves search warrants, conducts surveillance while following Rules of Criminal Procedure & University Police policies.
• Investigates traffic accidents involving persons or property, reporting and pursuing appropriate course of action on University grounds.
• Cooperates and works with local, state, federal and other first responders as needed. (Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, EMA, DA, Domestic Violence, Hospitals etc.)
• Testifies in court, legal proceedings or university code of conduct as necessary.
• Displays and removes temporary parking signage on campus.
• Prepares and maintains a multitude of reports; daily activity logs, shift reports etc.
• Clearly utilizes two-way radio communications equipment, computers, multi-line telephones, monitor alarms & CCTV, accomplishes routine administrative duties and performs other related work as required.
• Participates in education and training courses, as requested. Completes professional development trainings as required (CPR/AED, firearms, Act 180 etc.)
• Practices safety measures to prevent accidents and injuries, and to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Completes reports to appropriate work group of deficiencies.
• Operates state vehicles in a legal, safe and courteous manner at time for extended time periods.
• May perform public speaking - community policing events with student or community groups as a special assignment.
• Exhibits abilities to work with diverse groups and populations.
• Patrols campus by foot, vehicle or police bicycle.
• Performs routine building checks for safety hazards, mechanical problems, unlocked doors etc. Unlocks and locks doors - facilities as required.
• May be requested to assisted another University Police Department.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality, CHRIA, FERPA, HIPAA, JNET, CLEAN

The General Summary and Principal Duties and Responsibilities sections summarized above provide a representative listing only and should not be regarded as a complete statement of tasks performed by incumbents of this position. It should be recognized, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job related duties in addition to those outlined above.

Decision Making

• Ability to enforce laws legally, firmly, tactfully and with dignity & respect for the rights of others.
• Ability to make independent decisions and make recommendations without close supervision.
• Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine the proper courses of action.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Must be able to manage cash, receipts and statements for parking tickets & permits (MA)
• Must use personnel effectively and prudently and request additional personnel (OT) only when necessary as in an emergency.

Supervisory Responsibility

• May be required to occasionally serve as Officer in Charge or assume Incident Command at a critical incident.
• May supervise student work study employees.

Minimum Requirements Profile

Minimum Experience and Training
1. Formal training in the provisions of basic police services as certified through Act 120 training; OR any equivalent experience or training.
2. Receipt of the Basic Police Commission with arrest powers, granted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
3. Ability to successfully complete the University Firearms Qualification Requirements at required intervals.
4. Must satisfactorily complete Act 180 updates annually.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle operator's license.
Ability to meet MPOETC qualifications regarding medical physical, psychological, drug testing and any other requirements established by the University.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants will be rated on the following criteria:
1) Knowledge and experience in community oriented policing.
2) Investigative experience.
3) Specialized police experience/training such as crowd control, sexual assault investigation, crime prevention, and instructor development.
4) Experience and training to the needs of others/diverse cultures.
5) Experience in report writing and other professional documentation.
6) Experience with public interaction.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of Commonwealth laws, Rules of Criminal Procedure, rules and regulations governing motor vehicle operation and personal conduct for employees or visitors at Commonwealth facilities.
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions appropriate to responsibilities assigned as a law enforcement officer.
• Knowledge of and skill in practicing emergency first-aid and CPR techniques.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine proper courses of action.
• Ability to enforce laws legally, firmly, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to follow a chain of command.
• Ability to safely & legally operate state vehicles and possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license required.
• Some knowledge of Community Policing - Community Relations
• Proficient in the handling and use of firearms & use of offensive and defensive weapons.
• Commitment to fair and equitable 21st Century policing best practices.

Essential Functions

• Ability to patrol campus and respond to emergencies on foot and by vehicle.
• Ability to walk/stand for extended periods of time for patrol, and traffic and crowd control.
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions, weekends, shift work or extreme heat.
• Ability to perform CPR and basic first aid.
• Ability to analyze incidents and triage the event bringing a safe & effective resolve.
• Ability to effectively communicate using a two-way radio and related office equipment.
• Ability to safely operate law enforcement vehicles in routine and emergency situations.
• Ability to make arrests, serve warrants and testify in court.
• Ability to conduct investigations including in the field work and follow-up interviews.
• Ability to write effective detailed reports of investigations, accidents and incidents.
• Ability to effectively communicate with lawyers, physicians, directors, deans, Vice Presidents, the President, student groups and organizations.

Open Date mm-dd-yyyy
10/24/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

• For full consideration, applications must be submitted by November 2, 2025.
• Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process.
• Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.

Title IX/Clery

The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, [email protected] or [email protected] ), to coordinate the University's compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University's compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University's crime statistics, which is available in a publication called "Annual Security Report", please contact Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University - Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University - Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: . Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East - Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.

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