Police Officer - Public Safety

Police Officer - Public Safety

Salary:

Per Union Contract
Benefits:
Generous benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details .edu/benefits

Location:

Public Safety
Position Status:
Full-time

Hours:

Varied
Position Number: 656431/42-0029
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a responsible safety and security position reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Public Safety, involving considerable independent judgment.

The Duquesne University Police Department is an accreditedpolice agency, accredited by the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police, which exemplifiesthe Community Oriented Police Model, seeking foremost to prevent crime througha broad spectrum of interactions and programs within our Duquesne Universitycommunity. In addition to Duquesne University police officers possessing fullpowers of arrest and criminal prosecution.

This is an armed, Act 501 private police agency renderingcommunity service and law enforcement for our students, faculty, staff, guests,and visitors. Being an important part ofa Catholic community, our officers are required to act legally, honestly, morallyand ethically at all times.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Preserves the peace and resolves any conflicts within the University area.

Conducts vehicular and foot patrols of university property and buildings.

Takes all necessary and/or appropriate measures to reducethe opportunity for criminal activity.

Responds promptly andprofessionally to calls for service.

Engages in activities that foster positive relations in day-to-dayinteractions with university community.

Receives and responds to various emergency calls (medical emergencies, fires, alarms, accidents, criminal acts, etc.) and determines proper response procedures providing care as a first responder in medical emergencies and mental health crisis.

Conducts preliminary investigations, submits necessaryreports via the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), reacts to criminal activity and makes arrests as appropriate by enforcing all applicable state andlocal laws.

Attends court hearings as necessary.

Facilitates the movement of vehicular traffic on Universityproperty and enforces traffic and parking violations.

Maintains and increases proficiency in police and interpersonal skills by attending mandated training.

Performs related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Work requires completed MPOETC certification from an accredited policeacademy upon application, ability to meet legal and psychological standards forcertification under PA Act 120, must have no criminal history of conviction,plea agreement or nollo contrendre plea and valid PA driver's license with good driving history. Pennsylvania State residency or ability to obtain itbefore oath of office is administered.

An associate's degree or a minimum of 60 college credits is required forany external candidate.

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution.

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required toperform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Must be honest, ethical, accountable, reliable, and consistent in their workattendance.

Maintain the requirements of PA Act 120 certification throughout course of employment.

Possess and demonstrate the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary for a professionalpolice officer.

Maintain PAdriver's license with good driving history in order to remain covered by the University's auto insurance policy.

Qualify bycurrent MPOETC and department standards with the departmental firearms and departmental weapons on the specified basis.

Obtains and maintains CPR, AED, First Aid and other department mandated trainings.

Must conduct selfat all times within the lawful limitations of given authority.

Commitment to the University's values of diversity, equity and inclusion, andrecognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University's Mission.…