Patrol Officer at Indiana University of Pennsylvania – Indiana, Pennsylvania

Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) invites applicants for a full time Patrol Officer in the Public Safety Department.

Join our IUP community as a Patrol Officer, where your role goes beyond traditional policing. You'll engage with students, faculty and staff fostering a safe and welcoming environment on campus. Enjoy a diverse and dynamic setting, where every day presents new challenges and opportunities to make a positive impact.

The Patrol Officer provides police services and protection to State System property, grounds, facilities, clientele, employees and the general public. This is basic police services work that includes the provision of routine and customary police services under the direction of a higher ranking police officer or a chief of the police department on the campus. The work requires basic police knowledge and involves making routine decisions and performing actions limited to those guided by standard police procedures and general university policies and procedures.
Employees in this classification are deputized and exercise the powers of arrest. All assignments in this classification involve responsibility for recognizing the social importance of police functions, for tactful and courteous treatment of the general public, and for conscientious and efficient performance of duties under little direct supervision. Work is reviewed by a higher classified police officer or Department Director through personal inspection and review of reports.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

An employee in this classification is expected to provide services such as:

• Patrol campus by foot, vehicle and bike
• Respond to calls for assistance (criminal and general assistance)
• Respond to calls for fire, burglary alarms
• Respond to emergencies on campus
• Patrol campus property and buildings to assure proper security of the same, including, but not limited to, locking and unlocking of facilities; precluding theft, vandalism and loitering; and reporting of general building and grounds security issues
• Complete and file reports of crimes and other police matters and conduct initial investigations
• Provide assistance to other local law enforcement agencies at the direction of the senior officer in charge
• Provide basic security and law enforcement services at university events
• Provide transportation and escort services to students and other visitors to campus
• File appropriate criminal charges for violations of Commonwealth laws and/or enforce vehicle code violations
• Investigate traffic accidents and prepare reports
• Direct traffic, enforce parking regulations, make criminal arrests, serve warrants, transport prisoners, take finger prints, transport funds for university deposits, testify in court, attend arraignments and preliminary hearings and enforce university policies and procedures
• Perform routine building checks for safety hazards, mechanical problems and failures and other deficiencies

*The above duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification, Other duties may be required and assigned.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Applicant must be Act 120 certified and/or have Act 120 certification by the anticipated hire date.
• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle operator's license.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and overtime.
• Individual will employ independent judgment with some supervision.
• Position will require employee to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine proper courses of action.
• Should be knowledgeable on modern police practices and methods used in crime investigation and the identification and preservation of physical evidence and knowledgeable in Commonwealth laws, rules, and regulations.
• Must possess excellent oral and written skills.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of Commonwealth laws, rules, and regulations governing motor vehicle operation and personal conduct for employees or visitors at Commonwealth facilities
• Knowledge of Commonwealth provisions for emergency situations
• Some knowledge of group behavior
• Skill in the use and care of offensive and defensive weapons
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine proper courses of action
• Ability to enforce laws firmly, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions

Must possess the ability to enforce local, state and federal laws; knowledge of Commonwealth provisions for emergency situations; knowledge of Commonwealth laws, rules and regulations regarding criminal and traffic code; knowledge of State System of Higher Education policy, procedures and employment requirements; ability to make good, timely decisions in stressful situations; and, the skill in the use of issued weapons, physical arrest control, law enforcement driving, investigative techniques and officer safety orientation.

The work of this position typically involves year-round exposure to outdoor elements and infrequent periods of heavy exertion may occur. Some work-related activities for this position occur in an office environment while most activities are related to driving, walking, interpersonal and even physical interactions with others.

1. Ability to travel to field locations and meeting/training sites by motor vehicle when required.
2. Communicate both orally and in writing to issue, receive and carry out instructions and orders effectively and to convey information to a variety of co-workers and the general public.
3. Use a variety of common office machines such as telephones, calculators, copiers, computer terminals, keyboards, video display terminals, auxiliary printers and similar equipment.
4. Perform manual duties such as lifting and carrying various weight limits.
5. Operate office equipment which may require stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching and prolonged standing.
6. Provide assistance and guidance to internal and external customers.
7. Follow oral and written instructions

The process that an applicant must pass to become a successful candidate on the eligibility list includes the following steps as shown below:

1. Successfully complete an on campus interview, which includes providing evidence of Act 120 Certification.

Candidates will then remain on the eligibility list for six months after successfully completing the steps above. Candidates will be notified of their ranking on the list after on campus interviews are completed.

Successful candidates, based on their ranking on the list and number of vacancies, will receive an offer contingent on:

- passing a physical examination
- passing a psychological examination
- passing a basic firearms qualification course, which includes handguns, shotguns and rifles
- successful completion of all pre-employment background clearances

All applicants must submit a cover letter and resume as an attachment via this online application system at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/iupedu. Names and email addresses of three references must be provided as part of the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed March 30, 2025. You will receive a confirmation email when your application has been successfully submitted.

All applicants must submit a cover letter and resume as an attachment via this online application system at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/iupedu.

Please do not fax, mail or e-mail any documentation.

Employees in their probationary period will not be given consideration for interviews.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon confirmation of work eligibility and completion of a satisfactory background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, Act 34, Pennsylvania Criminal Record Clearance; Act 151, Child Abuse Clearance; and Act 114, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Checks.

IUP is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.