Patrol Officer

Location:

Villanova, PA.

Department: 502-Public Safety Department

Position Type:
Staff
• Recruitment Type:
Internal/External
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Work Schedule:

full-time/12-months Avg Hours Week.

Benefits:

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 "Best Colleges" rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova’s most precious asset is our people
  . As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more
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Under general supervision, the Patrol Officer I maintains safety, enforces university rules and regulations, and protects life and property within the University community.

Responsibilities:

• Staffs any number of fixed posts on campus, controlling access to campus based on established protocols. Greets visitors, students, and employees in a friendly professional manner.
• Respond to routine calls for service. Provide escorts for students, faculty, and staff as requested; provide transportation as needed; assist ill or injured persons as needed. Assists in the emergency evacuation of buildings or areas.
• Prepare written reports of work performed.
• Alerts supervisors to traffic hazards or violations that could result in a vehicle being towed and/or booted.
• Staffs special event assignments, including athletic competitions, homecoming and commencement.
• Regularly attends training and participates in departmental meetings. Assumes an active role in University and departmental quality improvement efforts.
• Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have the ability to become certified in CPR and First Aid.
• Demonstrated ability to be customer service oriented
• Must have professionally interacted with customers, guests and/or fellow employees of individuals in a courteous manner and to de-escalate situations before they become unsafe
• Understanding of written instructions.
• Ability to prepare written reports of activities.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong active listening and problem solving skills
• Good decision making and judgment.
• Ability to professionally and effectively interact with members of the University community, including people from diverse backgrounds in a courteous manner, to ensure a positive experience on campus
• Strong service orientation commitment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of safety and security practices in a college setting.
• Some experience in a security, police, EMS , or fire setting preferred. Comparable duties in the military accepted

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual

Work Hours:

• Tools, machinery and equipment used:
  Two-way radio, cellular phone, fire and burglar alarm systems, digital camera, hand-held parking ticket unit, PC and laptop computers, and fire extinguishers.
• Environmental conditions:
  
  (any unusual/adverse conditions such as exposure to chemicals, noise, illumination, air quality, weather exposure etc.) Work in outdoor as well as indoor venues year-round. At times, environmental conditions are poor in terms of exposure to weather or extreme heat or cold during normal shifts, as well as during special details and events.
• Physical requirements:
  
  ) Must be willing to work overtime details as needed or assigned. Ability to work round the clock shift-work. Walking/Standing for extended periods of time;
  Both gross and fine motor skills are needed, as well as visual, hearing, speaking, touching, tasting, and smelling sensory skills.

Special Message to Applicants:

Posting Date: 08/17/2026 Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information: $18.98 an hour Salary Grade: 9 Job Classification: non-exempt

The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Documents needed to complete your application:

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae