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Penn State College of Education

Police Officer

Penn State College of Education

Police Officer role responsible for protection and enforcement at Penn State University campuses. Engaging with community and maintaining safety across 22 campuses in Pennsylvania.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeUniversity Park • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $69,368 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to protect life and property while enforcing laws and university policies. Capable of maintaining peace and order within a diverse community of students, employees, and visitors.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Act 120 CertificationBackground InvestigationBPAD Scenario-Based EvaluationValid Driver's LicenseHigh School Diploma

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Hard Skills
Protection of Life and PropertyLaw EnforcementPolicy EnforcementCommunity Safety
Soft Skills
Conflict ResolutionCommunication
Certifications & Qualifications
Act 120 Certification
Industry Keywords
Campus SafetyPublic SafetyEmergency Response

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Protecting and serving over 100,000 students, employees, and visitors at 22 campuses
  • Carrying out the functions of protection of life and property
  • Preservation of peace and good order in the community
  • Enforcement of laws and University policies/procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Must be U.S. Citizen
  • At least 21 years of age on or before start date
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Up to one year of relevant experience
  • Act 120 Certification required or ability to obtain during hiring process
  • Successful Background Investigation
  • Successful BPAD scenario-based evaluation
  • Valid driver's license
  • Successful completion of a motor vehicle records check
  • Successful completion of a credit history check

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Robust retirement plans
  • Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time
  • 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children