Patrol Officer Trainee

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Must include 3 professional references.

Internal Posting will post externally 3/27/2024

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number N01039

Classification Title Patrol Officer Trainee

Working Title Patrol Officer Trainee

Employee Group Staff

Bargaining Unit POA

Location Main Campus

Department Police

Pay Rate $16.64 per hr while in academy/ $47,507 after passing MPOETC

Employment Type Regular FT

Work Schedule

Dictated by Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission Police Academy schedule.

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Slippery Rock University Police Department invites applicants for full-time Patrol Officer Trainee.

The Patrol Officer Trainee position is an entry-level position designed to identify new police recruits. This position will be tasked by completing a MOPETC certified Police Academy. Once finished the academy the recruit will provide basic police services as a Patrol Officer within the department and work with one of our field training officers. The employee will be released once the FTO program is successfully completed. Employees in this classification do exercise powers of arrest.

While attending the Police Academy the trainee is a full-time employee of Slippery Rock University. Upon successful completion of the academy, the employee knows that in the event an officer resigns willingly during the 4 years after the Police Academy completion from the position, the officer must repay the costs of any fee incurred by the University.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle operator’s license.

• Must have a high school diploma, or equivalency diploma.

• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime.

• Position will require employee to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine proper courses of action.

• Must possess excellent oral and written skills.

• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

• Must possess an understanding of diverse populations.

  Preferred Qualifications

Experience with computer software, including Microsoft Word Office Suite.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 03/22/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled No

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Chief Human Resource Officer

205 Old Main Building

104 Maltby Avenue

Slippery Rock University

Slippery Rock, PA 16057

724.738.2007

Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Must include 3 professional references.

Internal Posting will post externally 3/27/2024