Campus Police Officer

DEPARTMENT: Seton Hill University Police Department

SUPERVISED BY: Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt Hourly

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Patrol Officers are responsible for the protection of life and property, the prevention/suppression of criminal activity, the apprehension of criminal offenders, the preliminary investigation of calls for police service, and directed patrol of Seton Hill University grounds, facilities, buildings, and properties. Patrol Officers will ensure the safety and security of all University buildings, facilities, employees, residents, students, faculty, and visitors.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Protects students, faculty, staff, employees, and visitors and provides a safe environment through patrol by vehicle and on foot.
• Responds to all calls for assistance, responds to any and all disturbances, and responds to requests for an escort.
• Locks and opens doors at appropriate times, checks doors, answers all door alarms and fire alarms.
• Checks on suspicious persons and vehicles and notifies the Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police, Transportation, and Parking of foreseeable trouble that might occur so that adequate security steps can be taken.
• Maintains accurate records of the day’s activities.
• Monitors fire and security alarms.
• Enforces the laws of the Commonwealth of PA and rules and regulations of Seton Hill University.
• Conducts fire drills in the resident halls as directed by the Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police, Transportation, and Parking.
• Assists residence hall staff when necessary.
• Controls and directs traffic during events.
• Reports dangerous situations to appropriate persons or departments.
• Performs all other duties as required or assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma (or equivalent)
• PA Driver’s License - Acceptable Record
• PA Act 235 Certification, First Aid training
• CPR training
• PA Act 120 Municipal Police Officer certification
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, in person and by telephone
• Ability to drive a vehicle
• Ability to handle situations involving physical strength and agility and deal with heights
• Ability to work on daylight, afternoon or midnight shifts; some holidays; and mandatory overtime to ensure minimum shift coverage

Required applicant materials include: Cover Letter, Resume and contact information for 3 professional references.  Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.