University Police Officer

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.

 

- High School diploma or equivalent is required
- Must have Pennsylvania Title 53 (Act 120) Certification prior to beginning employment no later than three months post offer

- Must have Pennsylvania Title 53 (Act 120) Certification prior to beginning employment no later than three months post offer
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- At the time of appointment, must be a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Must possess the requisite skills, knowledge and abilities to be a police officer
- Must be physically capable to perform the duties of a police officer
- Must meet the certification requirements of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Lethal Weapons Training Act (Act 235)
- 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 credit history check
- A driving record
- A drug screen for drug and alcohol
which shall be determined using laboratory testing procedures
- Be personally examined by a Pennsylvania licensed psychologist and found to be psychologically capable to exercise appropriate judgment or restraint in performing the duties of a police officer
- Must have the visual and hearing acuity acceptable for performing all functions and responsibilities of a police officer as specified by the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission