Police Officer - DeSales University

OVERVIEW

DeSales University, in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, is a Catholic, private, coeducational, four-year liberal arts university. Founded by the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales in 1964, the 550-acre suburban campus is located about 50 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles southwest of New York City. A total enrollment of nearly 3,000 includes undergraduate day, evening, and graduate students. DeSales has approximately 130 full-time faculty members and offers 50 bachelor's degrees, 14 graduate programs, and a number of certificates in a wide range of disciplines.

In 2024, the University transitioned to a new academic structure featuring a four-college/school model, which includes the Kathleen Waterbury and J.B. Reilly School of Business; a College of Arts, Education, and Humanities with a School of Education and a School of Performing Arts; a College of Sciences; and a College of Healthcare Professions with a designated School of Nursing. For further information, visit www.desales.edu. EOE

POSITION SUMMARY

This position involves professional response to calls for assistance with the overall responsibility of protecting life and property on the University Campus. Work involves patrolling, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, and responding to medical emergencies with an emphasis on community policing.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School or equivalent GED
• Valid PA Driver's License with clean driving record
• PA Act 120 (Municipal Police Academy) required
• Act 235 Certification required
• Must maintain valid CPR/AED certification
• Prior Law Enforcement experience preferred
• Must be able to successfully work in stressful situations
• Must use exceptionally good judgement
• Must be available for all shifts, holidays and weekends
• Subject to non-voluntary overtime
• Sensitive to issues of ethnicity, disability and diversity
• Dedicated to the mission of a small, Catholic, liberal arts institution

DeSales University is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled