Campus Police Officer-Lateral

Position Summary

Campus Police Officers provide police patrol in both uniformed and plain clothes operations, and carry out all functions related to police services that are primarily for students, faculty and staff of Temple University, but also include the community within the jurisdictional patrol area surrounding the University. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must have a currently Act 120 certification OR be currently enrolled in a Municipal Police Officer's Training Act (Act 120) program and be 60% complete.
• Must be in the process of obtaining a Municipal Police Officer's Training Act (Act 120) out of state waiver or Military Waiver.
• Must successfully complete a medical physical, psychological and extensive background investigation.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to meet all physical requirements for Temple University Police Officers.
• Must be willing to submit and successfully pass a physical, drug screening, psychological exam and background investigation.
• Must possess a clean criminal and driver history.
• Most possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work nights/weekends/early mornings.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize, understand, accept and appreciate the value of workplace diversity, and to respect the practices, values and points of view of other individuals and groups.

Additional Requirements

• This position requires a Valid, current Driver's License.
• Please upload these items to the electronic application: Resume, Cover Letter, Academy Diploma, MPOTEC Card, or TAC System Printout.

Benefits

• $1200-after successful completion of Field Training Orientation (FTO)
• $1300-1 year after Field Training Orientation completion

Pay

Starting Hourly Rate: $34.86/hr
$92,000 with 3 years of full time experience and up to $100,000 with 5 years of full time experience, after successful completion of Field Training.

Schedule

Nights/Weekends/Early Mornings

Contact Information

To obtain additional information about Temple University please visit our website at www.temple.edu.
Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report