Police Officer - University Police Department

About the role

Carnegie Mellon University's Police Department (UPD) seeks to enhance campus safety through proactive policing and security services. The department aims to foster a collaborative environment where students, faculty, and staff feel safe and secure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general police, security, and watchman-style foot and mobile patrols of Carnegie Mellon University properties.
• Work flexible schedules, including mandatory overtime and continuation of regular tours of duty.
• Protect life and property, and maintain public peace.
• Enforce federal, state, and local laws, as well as university policies.
• Investigate suspicious activities, persons, and unsafe conditions.
• Provide assistance to security guards and traffic monitors.
• Offer general information to university personnel and visitors.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• A High School Diploma or GED, with a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Previous security or police training is preferred.
• Extensive law enforcement background investigation, including credit check, criminal history, driving record, physical examination, drug/alcohol screening, and psychological evaluation.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and PA Act 120 certification at time of hire.
• PA Child Protection Clearance (Act 153).

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to interact with a diverse population and remain calm under pressure.
• Passion for serving a diverse community.

Benefits

Joining Carnegie Mellon University offers a range of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• A generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• A variety of paid time off and holidays.
• Lifetime tuition benefits for eligible employees.
• A free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
• Access to the Family Concierge Team for childcare needs.
• Access to a fitness center.
• And much more!

Additional Information

Sponsorship: Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Carnegie Mellon University in the United States. No sponsorship will be provided for this position.

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position based in Pittsburgh, PA.