Patrol Officer

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Bloomsburg; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Bloomsburg is seeking an experienced Patrol Officer to maintain a safe campus environment. Officers are on duty year-round, handling traffic control, parking enforcement, and emergency response with a focus on student success and community policing.

Responsibilities include patrolling campus facilities, conducting investigations, serving warrants, and preparing detailed reports.

Qualifications

• Formal police training and certification required for this role.
• Basic Police Commission with arrest powers required.
• Firearms qualification and annual updates required.
• Act 180 trainings and related requirements must be met.

Responsibilities

• Directs and controls traffic and parking on university grounds and enforces laws.
• Provides safety and law enforcement at campus events and activities.
• Responds to campus emergencies and critical incidents.
• Patrols campus by foot, vehicle or bicycle and conducts investigations as needed.
• Maintains detailed reports and coordinate with local authorities when necessary.

Skills

Commonwealth laws

Criminal procedure

Firearms proficiency

Emergency response

Education

Act 120 training

Basic Police Commission

Valid PA driver's license

Job description

Posting Number

Posting Number S385

Classification Title

Classification Title Patrol Officer

Working Title

Working Title Patrol Officer

Department

Department Police MA

Home Campus

Home Campus Mansfield

City

City Mansfield

State

State Pennsylvania

Zip Code

Zip Code 16933

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit POA

Work Location

Work Location Home Campus

Position Type

Position Type Staff

Temporary/ Permanent

Temporary/ Permanent Permanent

Full-time/ Part-time

Full-time/ Part-time Full-Time

Salary

Salary $50,011.00, in accordance with the POA CBA.

Start Time

Start Time Varies

End Time

End Time Varies

Hours Per Week

Hours Per Week 40 hours per week (only for select POA, SPFPA, AFSCME and OPEIU positions)

Days Worked (Check all that apply)

Days Worked (Check all that apply) Varies

Position Summary Information

Position Purpose

University Patrol Officers are responsible for providing a safe and secure living and learning environment for the University Community. Officers are on duty 365 days a year and provide immediate responses to all types of emergencies on campus. Patrol Officers provide services in areas of patrol, investigations, parking enforcement, residence hall protection, building security, crime prevention and special event security. This position involves a great deal of interaction with students performing community – oriented policing with a strong emphasis on student success and retention recognizing the social importance of 21st Century professional and ethical police functions for tactful and courteous treatment of all persons.

Description of Duties

• Directs and controls traffic and parking on University grounds enforcing laws, serving warrants, PFA’s, transporting prisoners, issuing traffic warnings, issuing parking tickets, issuing both traffic and non-traffic citations, for violations of University policy and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania laws.
• Provides safety and Law Enforcement for extra-curricular, social and recreational events and activities at the University (concerts, athletics, dances etc.) AND those groups and persons who come to campus to exercise free speech.
• Transports by state-owned vehicles, persons to & from hospitals and University funds or valuables to proper locations.
• Responds to calls, including mental health, injured persons, panic, fire, bomb threat, active assailant or any other University emergency.
• Investigates suspected crimes, reports findings, files criminal complaints, serves arrest warrants, serves search warrants, conducts surveillance while following Rules of Criminal Procedure & University Police policies.
• Investigates traffic accidents involving persons or property, reporting and pursuing appropriate course of action on University grounds.
• Cooperates and works with local, state, federal and other first responders as needed. (Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS , EMA , DA, Domestic Violence, Hospitals etc.)
• Testifies in court, legal proceedings or university code of conduct as necessary.
• Displays and removes temporary parking signage on campus.
• Prepares and maintains a multitude of reports; daily activity logs, shift reports etc.
• Clearly utilizes two-way radio communications equipment, computers, multi-line telephones, monitor alarms & CCTV , accomplishes routine administrative duties and performs other related work as required.
• Participates in education and training courses, as requested. Completes professional development trainings as required (CPR / AED , firearms, Act 180 etc.)
• Practices safety measures to prevent accidents and injuries, and to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Completes reports to appropriate work group of deficiencies.
• Operates state vehicles in a legal, safe and courteous manner at time for extended time periods.
• May perform public speaking – community policing events with student or community groups as a special assignment.
• Exhibits abilities to work with diverse groups and populations.
• Patrols campus by foot, vehicle or police bicycle.
• Performs routine building checks for safety hazards, mechanical problems, unlocked doors etc. Unlocks and locks doors – facilities as required.
• May be requested to assist another University Police Department.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality, CHRIA , FERPA , HIPAA , JNET , CLEAN

Decision Making

• Ability to enforce laws legally, firmly, tactfully and with dignity & respect for the rights of others.
• Ability to make independent decisions and make recommendations without close supervision.
• Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine the proper courses of action

Fiscal Responsibility

• Must be able to manage cash, receipts and statements for parking tickets & permits (LH/MA)
• Must use personnel effectively and prudently and request additional personnel (OT) only when necessary as in an emergency.

Supervisory Responsibility

• May be required to occasionally serve as Officer in Charge or assume Incident Command at a critical incident.
• May supervise student work study employees.

Minimum Requirements Profile

1. Formal training in the provisions of basic police services as certified through Act 120 training; OR any equivalent experience or training.

2. Receipt of the Basic Police Commission with arrest powers, granted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

3. Ability to successfully complete the University Firearms Qualification Requirements at required intervals.

4. Must satisfactorily complete Act 180 updates annually.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle operator’s license. Ability to meet MPOETC qualifications regarding medical physical, psychological, drug testing and any other requirements established by the University.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of Commonwealth laws, Rules of Criminal Procedure, rules and regulations governing motor vehicle operation and personal conduct for employees or visitors at Commonwealth facilities.
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions appropriate to responsibilities assigned as a law enforcement officer.
• Knowledge of and skill in practicing emergency first-aid and CPR techniques.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine proper courses of action.
• Ability to enforce laws legally, firmly, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to follow a chain of command.
• Ability to safely & legally operate state vehicles and possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license required.
• Some knowledge of Community Policing – Community Relations
• Proficient in the handling and use of firearms & use of offensive and defensive weapons.
• Commitment to fair and equitable 21st Century policing best practices.

Essential Functions

1. Ability to patrol campus and respond to emergencies on foot and by vehicle.

2. Ability to walk/stand for extended periods of time for patrol, and traffic and crowd control.

3. Ability to work in inclement weather conditions, weekends, shift work or extreme heat.

4. Ability to perform CPR and basic first aid.

5. Ability to analyze incidents and triage the event bringing a safe & effective resolve

6. Ability to effectively communicate using a two-way radio and related office equipment

7. Ability to safely operate law enforcement vehicles in routine and emergency situations.

8. Ability to make arrests, serve warrants and testify in court.

9. Ability to conduct investigations including in the field work and follow-up interviews.

10. Ability to write effective detailed reports of investigations, accidents and incidents.

11. Ability to effectively communicate with lawyers, physicians, directors, deans, Vice Presidents, the President, student groups and organizations.

Open Date

Open Date mm-dd-yyyy 07/01/2026

Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled Yes

Diversity Statement

At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by: Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom. Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community. Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.

Title IX/Clery

The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act ( VAWA ). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL , 570-389-4808, [e-mail] or [e-mail] ), to coordinate the University’s compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA -related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University’s crime statistics, which is available in a publication called “Annual Security Report”, please contact Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University – Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University – Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: https://www.commonwealthu.edu/offices-directory/university-police/annual-security-report . Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III , The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: [phone]; Fax: [phone].

About Commonwealth University of PA

The Power of Three Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.

We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.

We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.

We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a current employee of the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you certified through Act 120 training?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have receipt of the Basic Police Commission with arrest powers, granted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Can you perform the essential duties of this position with or without accommodations?
  • Yes
  • No