Job Description
The Position:
Police Officer
Job Summary:
The Muhlenberg College Department of Campus Safety is seeking a full-time police officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be committed to working with all members of our campus community, providing for the safety and security of our campus environment.
Characteristic Responsibilities:
Community Support and Belonging
- Support Muhlenberg's commitment to a campus experience that ensures students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, valued, and included.
- Perform various tasks related to Community Engagement.
- Assist the public and campus community in public relations service (i.e., directions, information).
Campus Patrol
- Patrol campus and all college buildings with attention to life/safety issues including but not limited to conditions dangerous to persons; fire or conditions with potential for fire; condition of operating equipment; security of buildings and rooms not currently in use, opening and/or securing same if appropriate; conducting fire drills; conducting and monitoring shelter in place drills; and enforcement of federal, state, and local law/College policies & regulations.
- Conduct and document daily inspections of patrol vehicles for any damage. Report damage and maintenance issues related to patrol vehicle operation.
- Provide traffic control on campus as needed; issue tickets for parking violations.
Investigations
- Conduct initial investigation of criminal complaints, perform follow-up investigations when necessary, and document information within the Omnigo Report System as required.
- Prepare criminal cases for civil authorities and/or campus judicial proceedings.
- Accept, document, and package all property and received evidence in strict accordance with the department's property and evidence policy.
Emergency Planning and Response
- Assume responsibility for operations in emergency situations, including but not limited to: Fire; Bomb threat; Catastrophe; and armed intruder.
- Notify the Director of Campus Safety and/or their designee; determine the appropriate immediate response of building/area occupants until the situation is resolved or higher authority provides relief.
- Assist Student Health and Counseling Services in the handling of emergency concerns.
Equipment
- Carry, maintain, and safeguard College-owned firearm and issued equipment.
- Inspect and maintain as necessary, all equipment related to patrol. Report equipment damage, defects, and maintenance concerns to the appropriate individual when unable to resolve personally.
- Perform various safety equipment inspections as directed.
Training
- Assist with, prepare, and offer training, crime prevention, and other educational programs for faculty, staff and students.
- Complete and maintain in good standing all training requirements and certifications pertaining to the officer's specific job function(s), including but not limited to firearms, Act 235, ASP baton, pepper foam, handcuffing, Mandatory In Service Training (MIST), Clery, Title IX, etc.
- Routinely review department training and keep abreast of policy changes housed in PowerDMS.
Additional Duties
- Work with computer operating systems, including but not limited to systems operating the card access, fire alarms, camera systems, and ID computer.
- Dispatch for short and/or extended periods of time based on departmental needs and in accordance with the duties and responsibilities of a part-time dispatcher.
- Provide various services as required by department policy or as required by Treasurer's Office, President's Office, or the Dean of Students.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Schedule & Benefits: At Muhlenberg, we value your work/life balance and are pleased to offer this full-time, night-shift position with an anticipated schedule of 40 hours per week over four days, 09:00 PM to 07:00 AM with every other weekend off (2,080 hours annualized). Muhlenberg offers a highly competitive benefits package, including but not limited to, generous holidays (including three days off for Thanksgiving and an extended winter break between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day), vacation (22 days per year), sick leave, eight weeks paid parental leave, Life Sports Center membership, tuition opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate level, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending plans, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, and retirement. Waiting periods may apply. In addition, as a 501(c)(3) non-profit institution, Muhlenberg is a qualifying employer under the federal government's Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
The College & Surrounding Area: Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs. At Muhlenberg, we are committed to a campus community that ensures students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, valued and included. The College provides an intensely challenging, supportive environment centered around a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students for lives of leadership and meaning in a dynamic, global society. The academic program is amplified by a range of innovative programming: comprehensive and intentional residence-life programming, expansive experiential learning requirements, and an innovative coaching program designed to maximize every student's performance and potential.
Part of eastern Pennsylvania's scenic Lehigh Valley, Allentown is a diverse city of 125,000, Pennsylvania's third-largest, located just 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. The Lehigh Valley, which also includes neighboring cities Bethlehem and Easton, is one of the fastest growing regions in the state and the Northeast, leading Pennsylvania in population growth for people aged 1834. Home to a vibrant arts scene, extensive parks and recreational opportunities, a rich blend of diverse cuisine, and so much more.
While no one person may possess all the qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will have many of the following professional experiences and characteristics:
Qualifications & Working Conditions:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field or relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree preferred.
- Act 235 certification with Firearm required; must be maintained throughout employment.
- Act 120 certification preferred; updates must be maintained throughout employment.
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification required; must be maintained throughout employment.
- Clean criminal background; must be maintained throughout employment.
- Valid PA driver's license with satisfactory driving record (as maintained through Pennsylvania Department of Transportation or any state Department of Motor Vehicles). Must be maintained throughout employment.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive academic and professional environment where all members of our campus community are respected, valued, can succeed, and thrive.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work hours as necessary based on the needs of the department and campus community, including overtime and various shifts. Initial shift assignment is as posted, with opportunities possible for shift movement when vacancies become available.
- Ability to hear non-amplified sounds/normal speaking voices at a distance of 15 feet required.
- Must be able to see at least 20/70, uncorrected, in the stronger eye, correctable to 20/20; and at least 20/200, uncorrected, in the weaker eye, correctable to at least 20/40; and must be free of any significant visual abnormality. Corrected vision is required if uncorrected vision does not already meet 20/20, 20/40 standard.
- Ability to perform a variety of patrol and physical functions including but not limited to driving in various weather/lighting conditions, ability to walk stairs, ability to stand at stationary posts for extended periods of time, ability to lift 50 pounds of weight, climb steps and walk uneven terrain.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency required, including willingness to learn new systems and functions.
- Satisfactory written and oral communication skills and fluency in the English language (including ability to hear, speak and write in English) required. Ability to speak a second language is a plus.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and conduct oneself in a positive and professional manner while engaging with members of the campus community. A signed confidentiality agreement is required.
- Must be able to work well under pressure and deal effectively with regular interruptions while maintaining patience, accuracy, and attention to detail.
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