Police Officer

Police Officer

Chatham University is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.

The Police Officer is responsible for providing safety, security, and protection services to Chatham University by enforcing federal, state, and local laws and the policies and procedures of the University.

Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention. Learn more at: https://www.chatham.edu/mission-and-values/diversity-and-inclusion/index.html.

• Provides safety, security, and protection services to the university community by patrolling assigned areas or buildings to enforce laws and university policies and procedures, which may include security of individual building/stationary locations.
• Responds to emergencies by assessing the situation, employing tact, diplomacy, and individual judgement to remedy and/or maintain Many situations will require the officer to provide on-site lead supervision over lower seniority officers who may be present.
• Deters, restrains, and/or arrests individuals attempting to inflict physical harm on themselves or others or to commit criminal acts.
• Completes necessary administrative forms/reports related to incidents and/or arrests, to include gathering pertinent information from participants and/or witnesses.
• Occasionally helps investigators and/or inspectors to conduct investigations or special projects as requested.
• Occasionally provides security during the transportation of large sums of cash and/or valuables.
• Maintains regular radio contact with Base and/or other officers to clock in, advise of unusual situations, and to request backup when necessary.
• Appears in court regarding incidents that occur in the University community when necessary.
• Provides crowd control and/or traffic control during schedule activities or during emergency situations as necessary.
• Admits authorized personnel to locked buildings during security hours.
• Observes and reports faulty and/or unsafe conditions, to include ensuring that fire and other safety precautions are in working order.
• Provides emergency first aid and/or CPR to injured persons, or assists in the transportation of ill or injured persons when necessary.
• Attends internal and/or external training courses, classes, and seminars to further develop skills and knowledge.
• Helps train new officers.
• Provides basic information and directions to community members and/or the general public.
• Provides superiors with regular status reports/summaries related to the overall training and performance of new officers.
• Provides other work-related duties as requested.

Physical Requirements:

• Officers must be able to work outdoors in all climates.
• Officers may have to lift heavy objects from time to time up to 50 pounds.
• The job of Officer can be physically demanding and may require an officer to run, jump, and climb.
• Unrestricted walking/standing.

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Certification under Pennsylvania Act 120.
• Certification in emergency first aid, CPR, and AED.
• Pennsylvania Driver's License.
• Firefighter and/or safety experienced.
• All law enforcement trainings -- First Aid, CPR, Firearms, and Mandatory Updates -- must be current.

Salary:

This position will be filled at the hourly rate of approximately $29.71. (Exact rate to be updated in January 2024.) 40-hour work week.

How to Apply:

Applications accepted only via www.chatham.edu/careers (direct link is https://chatham.applicantpro.com/jobs/3175725) and follow the instructions to complete the application process. To ensure full consideration, please include:

Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for the positionCurriculum Vitae or ResumeContact information for three professional references

All application materials should be uploaded at the same time at the time of application. The system will not allow applicants to make edits to their applications after submission.

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Persons of color, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.