Police Officer

The Pennsylvania State University; DuBois (Clearfield County); On-site; USD 60,615 - 74,085; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University Police is seeking Act 120 certified officers to join our campus safety team. Officers protect life and property, enforce laws and university policies, and engage with the university community to maintain a secure environment.

Responsibilities include patrol, education, investigation, and deterrence of violations while upholding the rights of all individuals. Candidates must meet MPOETC requirements and pass comprehensive background checks.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with diverse groups and provide credible testimony.
• Act 120 Certification or eligibility for employment.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Background checks and BPAD evaluation required.
• Minimum age 21 by start date.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Criminal background checks must be clear.
• Completion of MPOETC requirements if not currently certified.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property; enforce laws and university policies.
• Patrol, educate, inspect, and deter violations.
• Investigate and apprehend violators; enforce regulations.
• Engage with campus community and colleagues to promote safety.

Skills

Public safety

Cooperation

Court testimony

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Diversity awareness

Constitutional rights

Ethical conduct

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• If you are not a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Remote and hybrid work not guaranteed

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Penn State University Police and Public Safety Department is responsible for protecting and serving more than 100,000 students, employees as well as visitors at 22 campuses located throughout Pennsylvania. We are a cohesive and centralized department with sworn police officers who have full law enforcement authority serving the 22 campuses with our headquarters being located at University Park. We are searching for Act 120 Certified (*) Police Officers to join our team who hold the values of integrity, respect, responsibility, discovery, excellence, and community.

Police officers are responsible for carrying out the functions of protection of life and property, preservation of peace and good order of the community, enhancement of positive community engagement initiatives, enforcement of laws and University policies/procedures, public safety, investigative work, and other related duties. The successful candidate will be responsible for the prevention of illegal, unsafe, or undesirable activity and regulatory violations through patrol, education, inspection, and the deterrent effect of enforcement. Police officers will also be expected to enforce National, Federal, State, and local laws, as well as University regulations, through investigation, apprehension, and prosecution of violators.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 uphold an excellent standard of conduct at all times, abiding by laws, regulations and policies

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and up to one year of relevant experience. Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) Act 120 Certification is required for employment. Candidates must be currently Act120 certified, currently enrolled in a Pennsylvania MPOETC Act 120 police academy, or have the ability to obtain Pennsylvania MPOETC Act 120 certification during the hiring process (this applies to out of state waiver and reinstatement applicants).

• Must be at least 21 years of age on or before start date
• Successful background investigation
• Successful BPAD scenario‑based evaluation
• U.S. citizenship
• Fingerprint background check
• Successful completion of all MPOETC requirements if not currently certified or eligible for certification
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
• Operation of a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties – a valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required
• Successful completion of a credit history check

SALARY & BENEFITS

Starting contractual base salary is $67,350.40. Annual rate changes and service time increases as applicable. The current contract expires June 30, 2028.

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. Employees also receive a generous 75 % tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473.

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by The Penn State University Police Officers Association (PSUPOA). More information can be found in the collective bargaining agreement.