What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer - Public Safety position at Duquesne University?
Police Officer - Public Safety Salary:
Per Union Contract POSITION
SUMMARY: This is a responsible safety and security position reporting to the Assistant
Vice President of Public Safety, involving considerable independent
judgment. The Duquesne University Police Department is an accredited
police agency, accredited by the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police, which exemplifies
the Community Oriented Police Model, seeking foremost to prevent crime through
a broad spectrum of interactions and programs within our Duquesne University
community. In addition to Duquesne University police officers possessing full
powers of arrest and criminal prosecution. This is an armed, Act 501 private police agency rendering
community service and law enforcement for our students, faculty, staff, guests,
and visitors. Being an important part of
a Catholic community, our officers are required to act legally, honestly, morally
and ethically at all times. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Preserves the peace and resolves any conflicts within the University area. Conducts vehicular and foot patrols of university property
and buildings. Takes all necessary and/or appropriate measures to reduce
the opportunity for criminal activity. Responds promptly and
professionally to calls for service. Engages in activities that foster positive relations in day-to-day
interactions with university community. Receives and responds to various emergency calls (medical
emergencies, fires, alarms, accidents, criminal acts, etc.) and determines
proper response procedures providing care as a first responder in medical
emergencies and mental health crisis. Conducts preliminary investigations, submits necessary
reports via the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), reacts to criminal
activity and makes arrests as appropriate by enforcing all applicable state and
local laws. Attends court hearings as necessary. Facilitates the movement of vehicular traffic on University
property and enforces traffic and parking violations. Maintains and increases proficiency in police and
interpersonal skills by attending mandated training. Performs related duties as assigned.
Benefits: Generous benefits include paid time off including holidays and
vacation, retirement match, and tuition remission for employee and
dependents. Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location: Public Safety
Position Status: Full-time
Hours: Varied
Position Number: 656431/42-0029
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum qualifications: Work requires completed MPOETC certification from an accredited police
academy upon application, ability to meet legal and psychological standards for
certification under PA Act 120, must have no criminal history of conviction,
plea agreement or nollo contrendre plea and valid PA driver’s license with good
driving history. Pennsylvania State residency or ability to obtain it
before oath of office is administered. An associate’s degree or a minimum of 60 college credits is required for
any external candidate. Preferred
qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution. Alternately, the
successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and
training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to
perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the
following: Must be honest, ethical, accountable, reliable, and consistent in their work
attendance. Maintain the
requirements of PA Act 120 certification throughout course of employment. Possess and
demonstrate the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary for a professional
police officer. Maintain PA
driver’s license with good driving history in order to remain covered by the University’s auto insurance policy. Qualify by
current MPOETC and department standards with the departmental firearms and
departmental weapons on the specified basis. Obtains and
maintains CPR, AED, First Aid and other department mandated trainings. Must conduct self
at all times within the lawful limitations of given authority. Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and
recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and
respect consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and
understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students,
faculty, staff and others). Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the
University Community. Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University
and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The
mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of
service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an
ecumenical campus community. APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information
for three professional references.
Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values
equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We
aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects
contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus
community. We particularly encourage applications from members of
underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter
membership in this
region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).
We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and
its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement.
Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they
see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and
furthering its mission.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,
the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in
mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,
Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and
as an employer.
