Police Officer

Posting Number: 20254319S

Location
Villanova, PA

Work Schedule:
full-time/12-months

Department: 502-Public Safety Department

Position
Summary

Villanova University Police Officers are an integral part of the Villanova University community. With an emphasis on
service and campus safety, Villanova police officers work hand-in-hand with non-sworn security officers, providing essential safety related
services to students, faculty, and staff. Officers provide courtesy escorts, respond to room lockouts, and assist with medical calls,
viewing these non-urgent calls as opportunities for positive interaction with members of the campus community. The Department values
diversity in all its forms, and values collaboration with under-represented and minoritized groups as a path to partnership, understanding
and mutual respect.

University Police Officers are expected to work closely with members of the University community, utilizing
proactive, community-oriented policing techniques to prevent crime and enhance safety. Officers are also expected to calmly intervene during
tense situations, and to apply conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques to settle disturbances when possible. Being an important
part of a Catholic community, Officers are required to act legally, morally, and ethically at all times.

Officers conduct routine
patrol by vehicle, on bicycle, and on foot and respond to general calls for service, in addition to emergency calls. Officers monitor
vehicular and pedestrian traffic on University property and enforce motor vehicle laws in furtherance of vehicular and pedestrian safety.
Officers also investigate crimes, make arrests, complete detailed written reports, and testify in court when needed. While incidents of
crime are low, police officers are fully trained and equipped professionals, and enforce both the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
and the rule and regulations for conduct established by Villanova University.

University Police Officers are required to acquire and
maintain Act 120 Police training and must maintain a valid PA driver’s license and good driving record throughout employment. Officers are
required to demonstrate physical fitness for duty throughout the course of employment as a sworn Officer. Officers must maintain proficiency
in firearms and other specialized equipment throughout the course of employment as a sworn Officer.

Villanova is a Catholic
university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect
and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares for daily
  duties; attends roll calls to obtain information relating to operations and administrative functions; reviews reports from previous shifts
  in preparation for patrol duties; review public safety bulletin including academic building schedules, events, special requests, and
  directed patrol activity.
• Monitors radio broadcasts, performs preventative patrol and proactively engages with the University
  community in the course of daily patrol. Patrol may be in the form of vehicle, bicycle, or on foot.
• Regularly checks University
  property and utilizes community-oriented policing techniques to prevent crime and enhance the quality of life on campus.
• Responds
  to emergency and non-emergency calls in a prompt, professional manner. Types of calls include fire, medical, crime reports, disturbances,
  requests for transports, crimes in progress, as well as burglar, fire, and panic alarms.
• Responds to individuals in emotional or
  psychological crisis, recognizing signs of acute distress and taking appropriate action to ensure the safety of all involved.
• Provides emergency first aid as needed.
• Conducts preliminary investigations of criminal incidents and other general calls for
  assistance; prepares clear, accurate, and concise incident reports.
• Assumes control of the scene prior to arrival of superior
  Officers or Investigators, if appropriate.
• Interviews victims and witnesses, collecting written statements and other physical
  evidence.
• Conducts searches for evidence and/or contraband through the use of a search warrant or consent when applicable.
• Makes physical arrests, processes arrestees and initiates criminal prosecution.
• Issues citations and prepares criminal
  complaints.
• Maintains uniform, body camera, and other equipment in accordance with Departmental Policy; maintains supply of forms
  and other material needed to perform duties; ensures vehicle is kept in good working order; maintains weapons in accordance with
  departmental policy.
• Facilitates the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic on University property and enforces traffic and
  parking violations.
• Staffs special event assignments, including athletic competitions and other campus activities and events.
• Maintains crowd control and provides instructions and directions to event attendees and staff.
• Acts as an information resource
  for visitors and community members; keeps abreast of departmental and university activities. Employs effective community service-oriented
  techniques, ensuring positive and professional interactions are maintained with Villanova community members. Routinely interacts with
  residence assistants (RA) and other University faculty, staff, and students during normal patrol; sharing crime prevention information and
  valuable safety and security techniques.
• Performs other duties and assists with special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 1 year of prior work experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• PA Resident with a valid PA Driver’s License required with a good driving record.
  Must be able to meet and maintain VU driving privileges as outlined by Villanova’s Risk Management’s Motor Vehicle Record Policy for Drivers
  of University Vehicles.
• Ability to acquire and maintain proficiency in firearms, ASP Tactical Baton, OC Pepper Spray, and
  handcuffing techniques.
• Acquire and maintain adequate physical fitness as demonstrated through the ability to complete Act 120
  pre-academy physical agility requirements.
• Ability to safely operate a police vehicle in an emergency situation.
• Knowledge
  of Pennsylvania Crimes Code, Vehicle Code and Rules of Criminal Procedure; Knowledge of contemporary policing and basic investigative
  techniques.
• Successful completion of Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Training Academy (ACT 120) or a waiver preferred. Will
  consider applicants who are capable of completion of said academy within one year of appointment.
• Prior to being sworn, candidates
  must successfully complete the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission Certification Exam.
• Acquire
  and maintain first aid and CPR Certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety and security
  practices in a college setting.
• Knowledge of basic investigative techniques.
• Understanding of emergency response
  procedures, including, but not limited to, knowledge of emergency evacuation procedures, as well as principles of Incident Command System
  (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Knowledge of emergency medical procedures.

Physical
Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• Must be able to effect a physical arrest, subdue resisting individuals, chase
  fleeing suspects.
• Must be able to bend, lift, push, pull and carry equipment and injured persons.
• Must have knowledge of a
  Two-way radio, cellular phone, patrol vehicle, fire and burglar alarm systems, Automatic External Defibrillator, digital camera, hand-held
  parking ticket unit, PC and laptop computers, fire extinguisher, ASP baton, firearms, body worn camera, pepper spray, handcuffs.
• Must be willing to work overtime details as needed or assigned.
• Ability to work round the clock shiftwork. Walking for extended
  periods of time; running; lifting pulling, pushing, and carrying; bending, kneeling, and squatting.
• Both gross and fine motor
  skills are needed, as well as visual, hearing, speaking, touching, tasting, and smelling sensory skills.
• Must be able to
  successfully complete a physical agility assessment as part of the application process. The assessment includes:
  • Timed sit ups=a
    minimum of 21 in one minute.
  • 300-meter run=completed in 87 seconds or less.
  • Timed push-ups=a minimum of 10 in one
    minute.
  • 1.5-mile run/jog=completed in 15:50 or less.
  
  

Special Message to
Applicants

Agility testing and written exam will be administered on 5/24/25

Closing Date (11:59pm
ET)
05/18/2025

Salary Posting Information

$70,000.00 starting salary, with an annual 7% longevity
increase for five (5) consecutive years after date of hire for an PA ACT 120 certified candidate.

Candidates selected without prior
MPOETC certification will be paid a starting salary of $63,0000.00 until all requirements are met to achieve PA ACT 120 certification. Once
certified, the candidate will receive a starting salary of $70,000.00, with an annual 7% longevity increase for five (5) consecutive years
thereafter

Salary Grade
15

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