Careers at RMU

Position Department: University Police

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

This position is responsible for providing public safety and information services to the University community and Island Sports Center community, including all personnel and visitors. It is a non-sworn, armed position reporting to the Director of Public Safety, Lieutenant, Sergeant.

• Provide public safety and information services to the University community in an effort to enhance the safety and security of people and property. Perform security type operations related to locking and unlocking of buildings; to include the main building, golf dome, mini golf, Hat Trick Club and Bistro to provide safety and security for personnel and property. Provide communications support for the campus police, provide requests for service, via telephone and/or radio. Conduct proactive mobile and foot patrols of parking lots, all buildings and the track to deter and detect criminal activity, security breaches, or public safety issues. Respond to incidents and/or requests for assistance by the University community and take appropriate action to either resolve or contain a situation. Report criminal activity and/or public safety issues to campus police or other appropriate law enforcement and emergency service agencies. Document criminal and related non-criminal incidents, using established departmental reports and/or forms, in an accurate and timely manner. Provide traffic and crowd control during special events or when necessary/appropriate. Lock and unlock doors for operations or when requested by ISC personnel. Provide the highest possible customer service to all employees, patrons and co-workers as necessary; including jump starting vehicles, unlocking of vehicles and issuing parking citations. Performs related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous police officer experience/security experience required.
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with co-workers and the public, which includes all students, faculty and staff.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• Certification by Pennsylvania State Police for Act # 235, Lethal Weapons Act Required.

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Act 153 Clearance Required: Yes

Required To Pass a Motor Vehicle Report Check (If driving on behalf of the University): Yes

Required to Pass a Credit Check: Yes

Additional Posting Information: None

Special Applicant Instructions: None

Robert Morris University is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, RMU complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin.

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