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Allegheny College
Public Safety Officer
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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
Job Description
As a Public Safety Patrol Officer, you will: Patrol college-owned or leased property conducting building locks/unlocks, enforcing parking regulations, responding to fire alarms, and responding to calls for service; Complete appropriate reports. Enforce Pennsylvania state and local laws as well as college rules, regulations and policies. Conduct criminal and traffic investigations on college property and complete the appropriate reports; Testify at local and Commonwealth court as well as at college conduct proceedings. Assist members of the college community and guests in whatever manner possible in Public Safety related matters; Actively participate in community engagement. Attend special events and sporting events; Assist with traffic control and crowd control as needed Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, Assistant Director, or supervisor, including but not limited to performing communication dispatch functions and administrative duties. Respond to emergencies and incidents in a timely manner; determine the appropriate course of action and notify supervisory personnel, law enforcement personnel, or other members of the campus community as appropriate. Provide students and college employees escort services as requested; Transport and escort sick or injured students and employees to and from local hospitals when necessary -- Experience and Qualifications Associate's Degree preferred, but will consider years of relative experience in lieu of preferred degree.