Patrol Officer (4 Positions) (1500 - 2300 shift or 2300 - 0700 shift)

Job Summary/Basic Function

Millersville University is recruiting for Patrol Officers with a focus on contributing towards the quality of University Life by protecting persons and property on Millersville University campus. All patrol officers actively engage in a partnership based upon mutual respect with the campus community. Patrol officers are friendly, welcoming and caring to students, employees, and visitors. Patrols campus on foot, bicycle, or by motor vehicle. Enforces crime and vehicle codes and University rules and regulations. Works with local police as needed. Apprehend and arrest violators as needed. Makes reports in writing and computer. Testifies at legal proceedings as necessary. Maintain firearm safety. Successfully qualifies with department issued firearms bi-annually including night fire. Maintain physical conditioning to be able to handle the physical requirements of position to include running, bicycling, lifting, and detaining individuals in disturbances, etc. Officers will never betray their integrity, character, or the public trust. Officers treat all individuals with dignity and respect and ensure their actions are dedicated to ensuring the safety of my community and the preservation of human life. Officers will always have the courage to hold themselves and others accountable for our actions. Officers will maintain the highest ethical standards and uphold the values of the University and police department they serve.

Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University is one of the 14 public universities of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, unique programs, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Students’ success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. At the University level, 70 baccalaureate programs are available for 6,250 undergraduate students. We have over 950 graduate students enrolled in 21 master’s and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, in research labs, and in campus life. Additionally, over 66,000 Millersville University alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world.

Compensation and Benefits:

Annual Salary: $47,799.00 plus comprehensive benefits starting on the first day of employment, including:

• Health insurance – Low bi-weekly premium, with coverage starting on the first day of employment for employee and all dependents. 
• Dental insurance – Coverage is free to employee and dependents with coverage starting on the first day of employment.
• Vision insurance – Coverage is free to employee and dependents with coverage starting on the first day of employment.
• Group life insurance – equal to annual salary (up to $40,000) at no cost to the employee 
• Voluntary Group Life and Accident Insurance – available for purchase at low rates for additional employee coverage as well as coverage for spouse and children
• Long Term Disability Insurance – available for purchase at low rates with either a 90 or 180-day waiting period
• Retirement – 2 plans to choose from
• Tuition waiver – for employee, spouse, and dependents, after 1 year of service
• Personal leave – up to 5 days per year
• Vacation leave – up to 7 days accrued for first 3 years, increases to 15 days per year after year 3
• Sick leave – up to 13 days accrued per year
• Holiday leave – 12 days per calendar year

The State System Employee Benefits Summary can be found at
https://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/Benefit_Summaries/SSHE_Summary.pdf

At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes the intersectionality of diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. Employing our EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence, we hold that an inclusive community is a core value that is an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

• Act 120 completion by the date of hire.
• Work experience enforcing procedures regulated by federal, state, or local governments.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic PC skills.
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience working with diverse groups at athletic, social, and cultural events.
• Ability to work with students of diverse cultures, racial and ethnic groups.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in coordination with others.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Successfully obtain CPR /First Aid/ AED certification within the first 90 days of employment.
• Successfully pass firearm qualification within the first 90 days of employment.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of three background checks.
• Successful Pre-employment physical, psychological, and background evaluation.
• Untarnished work history.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with college-age population.
• Prior experience in public safety, community engagement and crowd control.
• Bi-lingual.
• Knowledge of community policing fundamentals.

Special Instructions to Applicants