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University of Pittsburgh

Police Officer (UPJ)

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Johnstown, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/29/2026

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What they do

A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$71,172 / year median in Pennsylvania

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Police Officer (UPJ) at University of Pittsburgh Police Officer (UPJ) at University of Pittsburgh in Johnstown, Pennsylvania Posted in 16 days ago.

Type:

Full-Time Job Description:

Police Officer (UPJ) Johnstown Campus Police - Pennsylvania-Johnstown - (26005059) Job Summary Ensures public safety in a multi-cultural environment.

Police Officer duties include:

vehicular and foot patrol of University property; enforcement of criminal and traffic laws; protection of persons and property; investigation of crimes; completion of police reports; testimony in court; and assistance to other law enforcement agencies.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or other related field from an accredited college or University and must have obtained Pennsylvania Act 120 certification prior to appointment; possess a valid PA driver's license as well as a safe driving record. Essential Functions Responsibilities include ensuring public safety in a multi-cultural environment. Police Officer duties include vehicular and foot patrol of University property; enforcement of criminal and traffic laws; protection of persons and property; investigation of crimes; completion of police reports; testimony in court; and assistance to other law enforcement agencies Physical Effort A physical fitness examination requiring running, jumping, sit-ups, and pushups is required. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and firearms.

Qualifications:

Assignment Category:

Full-time regular

Job Classification:

Union Eligible.

Johnstown Police.

Officer Campus:

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Johnstown Minimum Education Level Required:

Bachelor's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required:

1 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience:

No Work Schedule:

Schedule varies by need

Work Arrangement:

On-Campus:

Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range:

Per Collective Bargaining Agreement Relocation_

Offered:

No Visa Sponsorship Provided:

No Background Check:

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances:

The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents:

Resume Optional Documents:

Not Applicable Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI286416664