Patrol Officer

Patrol Officer Bloomsburg, PA 3 DAYS AGO 22564485 Summary Bloomsburg, PA In-Person $50011.00 per Year 6 Months Experience Vocational/Technical Certificate No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Rotation Shift / Full-Time Description University Patrol Officers are responsible for providing a safe and secure living and learning environment for the University Community. Officers are on duty 365 days a year and provide immediate responses to all types of emergencies on campus. Patrol Officers provide services in areas of patrol, investigations, parking enforcement, residence hall protection, building security, crime prevention and special event security. This position involves a great deal of interaction with students performing community - oriented policing with a strong emphasis on student success and retention recognizing the social importance of 21st Century professional and ethical police functions for tactful and courteous treatment of all persons. This is an "essential personnel" position. Patrol officers are expected to remain or report to work during partial or full day closings and during other emergent circumstances.

Duties:

Directs and controls traffic and parking on University grounds enforcing laws, serving warrants, PFA's, transporting prisoners, issuing traffic warnings, issuing parking tickets, issuing both traffic and non-traffic citations, for violations of University policy and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania laws. Provides safety and Law Enforcement for extra-curricular, social and recreational events and activities at the University (concerts, athletics, dances etc.) AND those groups and persons who come to campus to exercise free speech. Transports by state-owned vehicles, persons to & from hospitals and University funds or valuables to proper locations. Responds to calls, including mental health, injured persons, panic, fire, bomb threat, active assailant or any other University emergency. Investigates suspected crimes, reports findings, files criminal complaints, serves arrest warrants, serves search warrants, conducts surveillance while following Rules of Criminal Procedure & University Police policies. Investigates traffic accidents involving persons or property, reporting and pursuing appropriate course of action on University grounds. Cooperates and works with local, state, federal and other first responders as needed. (Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, EMA, DA, Domestic Violence, Hospitals etc.) Testifies in court, legal proceedings or university code of conduct as necessary. Displays and removes temporary parking signage on campus. Prepares and maintains a multitude of reports; daily activity logs, shift reports etc. Clearly utilizes two-way radio communications equipment, computers, multi-line telephones, monitor alarms & CCTV, accomplishes routine administrative duties and performs other related work as required. Participates in education and training courses, as requested. Completes professional development trainings as required (CPR/AED, firearms, Act 180 etc.) Practices safety measures to prevent accidents and injuries, and to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Completes reports to appropriate work group of deficiencies. Operates state vehicles in a legal, safe and courteous manner at time for extended time periods. May perform public speaking - community policing events with student or community groups as a special assignment. Exhibits abilities to work with diverse groups and populations. Patrols campus by foot, vehicle or police bicycle. Performs routine building checks for safety hazards, mechanical problems, unlocked doors etc. Unlocks and locks doors - facilities as required. May be requested to assist other Police Departments. Maintains a high level of confidentiality,

CHRIA, FERPA, HIPAA, JNET, CLEAN Minimum Requirements:

Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle operator's license. Formal training in the provisions of basic police services as certified through Act 120 training; OR any equivalent experience or training. Ability to meet MPOETC qualifications regarding medical physical, psychological, drug testing and any other requirements established by the University. Receipt of the Basic Police Commission with arrest powers, granted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Ability to successfully complete the University Firearms Qualification Requirements at required intervals. Must satisfactorily complete Act 180 updates annually. Additional Details

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