Campus Police Officer jobs in Pennsylvania

1 - Full-Time Campus Police Officer positions, 1 day shift (5 eight hours shifts, 8am-4pm, with fixed days off (Friday, Saturday), available immediately.

Responsibilities include ensuring the safety of campus residents, staff and visitors using community oriented policing concepts; patrolling college property and the surrounding area; responding to and investigating reported crimes, vehicle accidents, emergencies, and other hazards; enforcing applicable state criminal codes, college policies, and parking regulations; completing written incident reports and necessary forms related to law enforcement duties; and acting as a College ambassador.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be US citizen and current resident of Pennsylvania or plans to relocate within 3 months of hire.
• Valid Driver's License: Must have been in possession of a valid operator's license for not less than three (3) years and the license must have been in good standing without interruption during that time period.
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• PA Act 235 Lethal Weapons Training certification or the ability to obtain this certification within 3 months of hire; Must meet the vision standards set by the PA State Police as part of Act 235.
• Successful candidates must also satisfactorily complete psychological testing, a medical exam, drug screening, a criminal history check, and a comprehensive background examination to include a check of the Act 57 database. Background must not contain anything that prohibits NCIC and CLEAN certification.
• 1-3 years of prior law enforcement or security experience required
• Preferred: College degree in an appropriate area of specialization; prior law enforcement or military police certification; 0-2 years of experience working at an institution of higher education; and/or 0-2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Additional Information:

York College of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a copy of York College's Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should electronically submit the following: cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references

Review of applications will begin immediately. While applications will be accepted until the position is filled, for full consideration, applications should be received by December 19, 2023.