Police Lieutenant

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POSITION SPECIFICS​

The Penn State University Police and Public Safety (UPPS) department is responsible for protecting and serving more than 100,000 students, employees, and visitors at 22 campuses located throughout Pennsylvania. UPPS is a centralized department with sworn police officers who have full law enforcement authority serving all of the PSU campuses with our headquarters being located at University Park.

UPPS is seeking an individual interested and committed to serving the diverse community of students, faculty, and staff as a Patrol Lieutenant at the University Park Campus.

In addition to acting in the role of a Police Officer, when necessary, the Patrol Lieutenant is responsible for supervising patrol operations across multiple shifts. The position will be responsible for directing patrol activities, developing patrol strategies, reviewing incident reports, assisting or conducting event planning, and acting in an incident command role. 

As part of the patrol unit, the Lieutenant will oversee daily patrol operations, ensure all Officers are well equipped, educated, trained, and capable of ensuring professional and safe response to incidents. 

This Lieutenant will oversee and supervise Patrol Sergeants ensuring the mission and values of the organization are upheld. Ensuring compliance standards, accreditation standards, training and education requirements, this Lieutenant will lead the unit to ensure all measures are met to the highest standards. 

The selected individual will be stationed at the University Park campus andreport to the Deputy Chief at University Park.  They will coordinate the work of both sworn and non-sworn staff and oversee the daily operations of the agency at the campus. 

Responsibilities will include:   

• Lead and supervise multiple patrol shifts
• Develop patrol strategies to accomplish public safety goals of the agency
• Work within the incident command structure during pre-planned events and emergency situations
• Completion of performance evaluations 
• Coordinate investigations and case management
• Review and approve incident reports   
• Manage training  
• Assist with the disciplinary process  
• Schedule management including authorizing leave requests and reviewing employee timecards  
• Interpret and communicate laws and policies, assuring staff comply with established laws and policies 
• Represent the department on appropriate committees and assist with the interpretation of laws and criminal procedure  
• This individual will perform all the duties of a Police Officer when needed 
• Ensure communication paths are effective to and from employees and administration
• Ensure risk assessments, operation plans, policies and procedures are up to date and upheld
• Foster an environment that is positive, progressive, and meeting the values and standards of the department

Successful candidates will possess:  

• Skills necessary to enhance public respect for law enforcement and the University with courteous, devoted, and ethical service 
• Capacity to work cooperatively with various levels of faculty, staff, students, and outside agencies   
• Ability to provide effective, honest, and credible testimony at court hearings  
• Outstanding customer service orientation; excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent analytical, judgment, ethical decision-making, and organizational skills  
• Ability to work with a wide variety of diverse cultures and backgrounds. 
• Respect for the constitutional rights of all people to liberty, equality, and justice 
• Capability to always uphold an excellent standard of conduct, abiding by laws, regulations and policies 
• Ability to work with student employees, staff employees, and be a good communicator with all partners and stakeholders
• Capacity to work within the contracted language of a collective bargaining agreement  

This position requires:  

• Successful completion of a University Police and Public Safety background investigation 
• U.S. Citizenship  
• Fingerprint background check  

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

The following requirements can be obtained after hire:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification - American Red Cross, American Heart Association or other accredited organization

• Firearms Qualification - Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission

• First Aid Certification - American Red Cross, American Heart Association or other accredited organization

• CLEAN Certification - Pennsylvania State Police

Please include a cover letter and resume with your application.

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SALARY & BENEFITS

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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