Public Safety Officer

The Public Safety Officer is responsible to serve and protect the University Community through the delivery of caring, competent, and professional police services, by upholding the sanctity and integrity of the law and the institution that is the University of Scranton.

See our posting for full job description.

Qualifications:

- High School diploma or equivalent is required

- Previous experience working in higher education
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Must be 19 years of age or older
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and Ability to operate a motor vehicle
- Must possess the requisite skills, knowledge, and abilities to be a public safety officer 
- Must be physically capable to perform the duties of a public safety officer-
- Must be of good moral character. Any candidate offered employment, must submit to a background investigation, to include:
- A criminal record check for convictions of any disqualifying criminal offense
- A driving record
- A drug screen for drug and alcohol
which shall be determined using laboratory testing procedures
- Must have the visual and hearing acuity acceptable for performing all functions and responsibilities of a public safety officer

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
• Tuition remission for yourself and qualified dependents
• Generous University contribution for The University retirement savings plan
• Voluntary retirement saving plan

• Disability and Life Insurance coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary insurance options (including life and critical illness)
• Paid time away from work
• Mission and community service leave