Police Officer

CEDAR CREST COLLEGE; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA is seeking experienced law enforcement professionals to join our campus police team. Officers patrol campus areas, enforcing laws and policies, investigating incidents, and responding to emergencies to ensure the safety of residents and staff.

The role requires a degree in criminal justice or prior law enforcement experience, Act120 preferred, Act235 certification, and 2 years' experience, plus background checks and a psychological evaluation.

Qualifications

• A degree in criminal justice and/or prior experience in law enforcement (Act120) preferred, Act235 certification, and 2 years' experience is required.
• The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to campus community interaction and safety education.
• Position requires a background check, including criminal history, drug screening and a psychological evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas on campus and enforce laws, policies and regulations.
• Investigate crimes and accidents and respond to emergencies or other calls for service.
• Prepare detailed reports and provide safety education for the campus community.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Criminal justice degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Allentown, PA 18104, Cedar Crest College is frequently hiring for excellent opportunity for experienced law enforcement professionals to join our campus police team! The College’s commissioned officers provide for the safety and welfare of the entire campus community, including our residential housing, on a 24-hour basis, 7 days a week. Duties include patrolling assigned areas, enforcing laws, policies and regulations, investigating crimes and accidents, responding to emergencies or other calls for service, preparing reports and providing safety education for our campus community.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$21.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours

No less than 40 per week for Full-time

Shift Availability

Candidates must be available to work primarily night shift hours. Flexibility to cover additional shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts is required.

Qualifications

• A degree in criminal justice and/or prior experience in law enforcement (Act120) preferred, Act235 certification, and 2 years' experience is required.
• The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to campus community interaction and safety education.
• Position requires a background check, including criminal history, drug screening and a psychological evaluation.