The Department of Public Safety and Police at Kutztown University invites applicants for full time Patrol Officer - shift to be determined.

An employee in this classification 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 Kutztown campus. The work requires Commonwealth of Pennsylvania basic police academy certification and involves making routine decisions and performing actions limited to those guided by standard police procedures, statutes, case law and general university policies and procedures. 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 designee of the Chief of Police through personal inspection and review of reports.

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

• Ability to work overtime and/or any shift.
• Patrol campus by foot, vehicle and/or 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.
• 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 fingerprints, 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.
• Knowledge of Commonwealth laws, rules and regulations governing motor vehicle operation and person conduct for employees or visitors of Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Universities.
• Knowledge of Commonwealth provisions for emergency situations.
• 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.
• Employees in this classification are designated as essential employees in accordance with Commonwealth Management Directive 530.17. As such, they are required to work when an office closing is authorized.

*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. 

• 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.
• All certifications must be kept current.

• A strong background in community oriented policing and crime prevention.
• Experience as a patrol officer with a university/college.

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