Police Officer (Pitt-Bradford)

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh Bradford Campus is seeking a Police Officer to enforce laws, patrol campus, respond to incidents, and support investigations. The officer conducts traffic duties, prepares reports, and testifies in court as required.

The role requires a degree in criminal justice or related field and state certification. Applicants must hold PA Act 120 certification, a valid PA driver’s license, and maintain a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or other related field from an accredited college or university.
• PA Act 120 certification required prior to appointment.
• Possess a valid PA driver's license and a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Enforces state laws and campus safety; responds to violations and emergencies.
• Patrols campus by vehicle and on foot; investigates crimes and prepares reports.
• Testifies in court and provides assistance to other law enforcement agencies.
• Participates in mandated trainings and maintains public safety standards.

Tools

PA Act 120 certification

PA driver's license

Safe driving record

Job description

Job Description - Police Officer (Pitt-Bradford) (26006894)

Police Officer (Pitt-Bradford)

Bradford Security - Pennsylvania-Bradford - ( 26006894 )

Job Summary

Enforces all state laws, seeks out illegal activities, responds to violations of law. Responds to telephone calls requiring law enforcement, investigates suspicious activity, patrols campus, and attends mandated trainings. Manages traffic, makes lawful arrests, and testifies in legal proceedings.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities include ensuring public safety in a multi-cultural environment. Police Officer duties include vehicular and foot patrol of university property; enforcement of criminal and traffic laws; protection of persons and property; investigation of crimes; completion of police reports; testimony in court; and assistance to other law enforcement agencies.

Physical Effort

A physical fitness examination requiring running, jumping, sit-ups, and pushups is required. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and firearms. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or other related field from an accredited college or University. must have obtained Pennsylvania Act 120 certification prior to appointment; possess a valid PA driver’s license; as well as a safe driving record

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Police Officer

Job Family

Safety & Security

Job Sub-Family

Police

Campus

Bradford

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required

No experience required

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule

Schedule varies by need

Work Arrangement

On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Relocation Offered

No

Visa Sponsorship Provided

No

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.