Patrol Officer - Cheyney University of PA : Job Details

Proudly standing as the nation's oldest HBCU, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has been a stalwart and highly respected institution of higher education since our founding in 1837. For over 185 years our alumni have emerged as leaders and left their mark on the social, economic, and political history of Philadelphia, the surrounding region, the nation, and the world. Building on this legacy, the vision for Cheyney University is to become the premier model for academic excellence, character development, and social responsibility.

Here at Cheyney, we value scholarship, diversity, integrity, respect, and service. We are committed to maintaining a vibrant educational community that is dedicated to promoting scholarship and lifelong learning for its students, offering wide student access to resources to ensure an opportunity for all to acquire an education, encouraging freedom of thought and freedom from discrimination by ensuring a respectful environment, and provide outreach and service to external and constituent communities, demonstrating their understanding of the importance and value of service.

We're looking for exceptional individuals who share our values, embrace our mission, recognize our potential, and covet the opportunity to continue to move our historic University forward. CU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

This Patrol Officer provides police services and protection to Cheyney University students, employees, property, grounds, facilities, clientele, and the general public in a fair and impartial manner. This is basic police service work that includes the provision of routine and customary police services. The patrol officer works under the direction of the Director of Public Safety or his/her designee.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Investigating criminal incidents and missing person cases

* Acting as custodian of personal property and evidence being held for court presentation.

* Maintaining proper vehicle and/or bike

* Responding to calls for assistance, fire, burglary alarms, and emergencies on campus.

* The Patrol Officer completes enforcement services at university events.

* Files charges for violations for Commonwealth law and/or enforces vehicle code violations, directs traffic, and enforces parking regulations.

* Make arrests, serve warrants, transport prisoners, and take fingerprints.

* Transports funds for university deposits

* Testifies in court, attends arraignments, and hearings.

* Performs building checks for safety hazards, mechanical problems, failures, and other deficiencies.

* Performs other related police duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Selection Criteria: Minimum Education & Training:

* High School Diploma or GED equivalent

* Formal training in the provisions of basic police services accompanied with certification through Act 120.

* Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license and the ability to meet such qualifications regarding strength, agility and health will be required.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

* Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations governing motor vehicle operation and personal conduct for employees or visitors at commonwealth facilities.

* Knowledge of Commonwealth provisions for emergency situations.

* Knowledge of modern police tactics and community engagement practice.

* Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine proper courses of action.

* Ability to enforce laws and regulations fairly while maintaining a respectful demeanor.

* Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

* Experience working with college-age population; parking; crowd control, preferred.

Applicants must complete an online application and upload a resume and cover letter. Copy of transcript or certificate from ACT 120 training and copy of high school diploma, GED or highest level of education will be required at time of interview. All applications must be submitted through the online application system.

MAILED, EMAILED or FAXED application materials will not be considered. Employment for this position is covered by collective bargaining unit. All offers of employment are subject and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background checks. Diversity Statement:

Cheyney University an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.