Salary: $58,357.00 Annually
Location: Kutztown, PA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-26 Patrol Officers
Division: Equity and Compliance
Department: Public Safety & Police Svcs
Closing Date:
Bargaining Unit: POA
Classification: Patrol Officer

The Department of Public Safety and Police at Kutztown University invites applicants for full time Patrol Officer – shift to be determined.

An employee in this classification provides police services and protection to State System property, grounds, facilities, clientele, employees and the general public. This is basic police services work that includes the provision of routine and customary police services under the direction of a higher-ranking police officer or a chief of the police department on the Kutztown campus. The work requires Commonwealth of Pennsylvania basic police academy certification and involves making routine decisions and performing actions limited to those guided by standard police procedures, statutes, case law and general university policies and procedures. All assignments in this classification involve responsibility for recognizing the social importance of police functions, for tactful and courteous treatment of the general public, and for conscientious and efficient performance of duties under little direct supervision. Work is reviewed by a higher classified police officer or designee of the Chief of Police through personal inspection and review of reports.

Essential Duties:
An employee in this classification is expected to provide services such as:

*The above duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification, Other duties may be required and assigned.

Applications & resumes will be accepted until the position(s) are filled.

The salary for this position is determined by the POA Collective Bargaining Agreement. External applicants will be offered the minimum rate of pay for this position which is currently $58,357 annually.

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation.

Successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.

The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.