Police Officer at Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA

Job description

Cedar Crest College is frequently hiring for excellent opportunity for experienced law enforcement professionals to join our campus police team! The College’s commissioned officers provide for the safety and welfare of the entire campus community, including our residential housing, on a 24-hour basis, 7 days a week. Duties include patrolling assigned areas, enforcing laws, policies and regulations, investigating crimes and accidents, responding to emergencies or other calls for service, preparing reports and providing safety education for our campus community. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $21.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40 per week for Full-time Shift Availability: Candidates must be available to work primarily night shift hours. Flexibility to cover additional shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts is required. Qualifications Qualifications A degree in criminal justice and/or prior experience in law enforcement (Act 120) preferred, Act 235 certification, and 2 years' experience is required. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to campus community interaction and safety education. Position requires a background check, including criminal history, drug screening and a psychological evaluation. Application Instructions Candidates interested in assuring the safety of students, faculty and staff in an educational setting should submit letter of interest (cover letter), resume, three references.