Position Title:

Public Safety Officer or Pre-Act Academy Candidate

Position Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Categories:

Staff Non-exempt

Job Summary:

Bucknell Public Safety is seeking to hire a dedicated individual to join our team as a Public Safety Officer or a Pre-Act Academy Candidate. Committed to enhancing the safety, security, and overall quality of life within our diverse community, we value equity and inclusion. This full-time, 12-month, non-exempt role offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Bucknell Public Safety is a Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) Recognized Agency.

     

Job Duties:

Public Safety Officer OR Pre-Act Academy Candidate         

Bucknell Public Safety is seeking to hire a dedicated individual to join our team as a Public Safety Officer or a Pre-Act Academy candidate. Committed to enhancing the safety, security, and overall quality of life within our diverse community, we value equity and inclusion. This full-time, 12-month, non-exempt role offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Bucknell Public Safety is a Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) Recognized Agency.

Public Safety Officer: 

Candidates who are already ACT 120 certified will be hired directly into a Sworn Public Safety Officer role.  

Pre-Act Academy candidate:       

For candidates who are not yet ACT 120 certified, Bucknell Public Safety offers a pathway to becoming a Public Safety Officer:  

• Non-certified candidates will be hired initially into a Pre-Act Academy candidate role.    

• Following a successful review, the university will sponsor the Pre-Act Academy hire to attend an ACT 120 Police Academy.

• Upon successful completion of the academy and obtaining ACT 120 certification, the individual will transition into a Sworn Public Safety Officer role.

Reporting Relationships:  

• The role reports to the Deputy Director of Public Safety & Lieutenant 

 

Work Setting and Schedule: 

• On campus student facing role.  

• The schedule will vary across three different shifts. 

• Able to work weekends, evenings and some holidays.

Compensation: 

• Public Safety Officer, salary range: $24.25 to $28.38/hour. 

• Pre-Act Academy candidate: $18.00/hour.  

• In addition to the competitive salary we will be providing additional shift differentials for both second and third shift in the amount of $1.25/hour.  

What You Will Do as a Public Safety Officer:   

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service on campus.  Patrols campus, conducts vehicle stops, and issues traffic, parking and criminal citations.  

• Builds relationships and positively interacts with the University community through events and direct engagement. 

• Conducts criminal investigations and follow up interviews. 

• Conducts department training and community safety training, drills and alarm testing. 

• Writes detailed reports relating to criminal and non-criminal offenses and prepares cases for legal proceedings as required.   

• Non Essential Functions:  The job description’s listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.  

What You Will Do as a Pre-Act Academy candidate: 

• Performs routine patrols of campus grounds, facilities, building, and public areas.  Monitors for suspicious activities, safety hazards, security incidents or other risks.  

• Serves community members, students, and visitors.  Provides directions, escorting services, and general safety information.  

• Responds to emergency and nonemergency incidents.  Addresses noise complaints, minor accidents, lockouts, vehicle jump starts, parking complaints, alarms, mental health complaints and property damage or theft.  Ensures proper documentation is reported  acutely and timely. 

• Assists during large events.  Provides security and crowd control.  Directs traffic and pedestrians as needed.  Works with event organizers and other staff to ensure pepper safety protocols are in place.

• Maintains current knowledge of all public safety protocols, procedures, and best practices.  Completes regular required training.

• Non Essential Functions:  The job description’s listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.  

What You Will Bring:

Public Safety Officer: 

Required: 

• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent

• Possess and maintain ACT 120 standards in accordance with PA law.  

• Possess or be able to obtain a valid Pennsylvania vehicle license within 45 days of hire date.  

• Must be able to pass a background check for JNET clearance.

• Out of State Candidates must be able to obtain PA ACT 120 Certification.  We may sponsor candidates to an ACT 120 Training Academy.  An employee contract between the candidate and Bucknell is a requirement of sponsorship.  Out of state applicants must be able to pass the MPOETC waiver exam and be eligible to take the test based on attending the Police Academy. 

Preferred, but not required: 

• Vocational or technical training or degree 

• One or more years work experience in a related field 

Pre-Act Academy Candidate:  

Required: 

• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent

• Must be able to pass a background check for JNET clearance.

• Possess or be able to obtain a valid Pennsylvania vehicle license within 45 days of hire date.  

Preferred, but not required:

• Vocational or technical training or degree

• One or more years work experience in a related field

• Prior experience working in campus law enforcement.

Other Information About the Position:     

• Must be able to pass a background check, physical, psychological, and if required for entry into the Police Academy a physical fitness test.  This position, like all public safety positions, is subject to random drug testing.  

• Any non Act 120 certified candidate would be hired as a Pre-Act Academy candidate and would start at the salary range mentioned above. Upon completion of a MPOETC Academy a candidate would then move into a higher Sworn Public Safety Officer hourly rate.  

• All Public Safety personnel are also Campus Security Authorities as defined by the Clery Act. 

• A Pre-Act Academy candidate who needs to attend an academy will need to sign a 3 year employment contract.  

• All Public Safety Officer candidates must be able to obtain and maintain ACT 120 status (Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officer Education and Training Commission certification). 

Physical Requirements for Public Safety Officer and Pre-Act Academy candidate:    

• The Pre-Act Academy candidate needs to be able to lift, move, push, pull, or carry materials weighing from 20 to 50 lbs. Regular walking, biking, and driving is required. Must be able to run, bend, lift, and climb as required. Must be able to quickly respond to critical incidents.

• The Public Safety Officer needs to be able to lift, move, push, pull, or carry materials weighing from 20 to 50 lbs. Regular walking, biking, and driving is required. Must be able to run, bend, lift, and climb as required. Must be able to quickly respond to critical incidents. Must be able to wear body armor.

Job Exempt:

No

Salary Range:

24.25-28.38

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy. 

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of the application.

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role; 
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card 

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.  We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings.  We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program.  We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.