Public Safety Officer
Allegheny College · Meadville
As a Public Safety Patrol Officer, you will:
- Patrol college-owned or leased property conducting building locks/unlocks, enforcing parking regulations, responding to fire alarms, and responding to calls for service; Complete appropriate reports.
- Enforce Pennsylvania state and local laws as well as college rules, regulations and policies.
- Conduct criminal and traffic investigations on college property and complete the appropriate reports;
- Testify at local and Commonwealth court as well as at college conduct proceedings.
- Assist members of the college community and guests in whatever manner possible in Public Safety related matters;
- Actively participate in community engagement.
- Attend special events and sporting events; Assist with traffic control and crowd control as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, Assistant Director, or supervisor, including but not limited to performing communication dispatch functions and administrative duties.
- Respond to emergencies and incidents in a timely manner; determine the appropriate course of action and notify supervisory personnel, law enforcement personnel, or other members of the campus community as appropriate.
- Provide students and college employees escort services as requested; Transport and escort sick or injured students and employees to and from local hospitals when necessary
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Experience and Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree preferred, but will consider years of relative experience in lieu of preferred degree.
- Required: Act 120 Municipal Police Officer Training, or its equivalent, such as the Pennsylvania State Police Basic Cadet Training Program.
- Required: Sworn as a Private Police Officer under Pennsylvania Title 22, Section 501, Detectives and Private Police Act.
- Must possess a valid state driver’s license, and CPR/AED/First Aid certifications
- Preferred to have previous law enforcement, military, or security training, with knowledge of crime prevention techniques in a college or university environment
- Preferred to have prior supervisory experience, particularly in the law enforcement field, as officers may be called on to work alone and make decisions, when appropriate
- Must be organized and demonstrate the ability to perform tasks and maintain composure during stressful situations.
- Must have the ability to work well with a diverse group of colleagues and groups.
- High level of customer relations and strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, ever changing environment
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
The Department of Public Safety supports the academic mission of Allegheny College by providing a secure and safe environment for the entire campus community. To accomplish the mission, Public Safety performs law enforcement, safety, and security services within the College’s jurisdiction. We strive to be advocates of the Allegheny College Community while maintaining a professional service-oriented attitude and philosophy.
Department Vision: To set the standard in providing ethical, efficient, and community-oriented law enforcement, emergency preparedness, and public safety services within the higher education field.
YOUR COMPENSATION
New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.
Allegheny College, founded in 1815, is one of the nation’s most historic and innovative four-year colleges with the distinct requirement of completing a major and minor in different academic areas. This multidisciplinary learning celebrates students’ unusual combinations of interests and provides creative, independent thinkers with a path for educational depth and intellectual growth, preparing them for a successful launch after graduation and even for careers that may not yet exist. Located in western Pennsylvania, 1.5 hours equidistant from Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo, Allegheny College is one of 40 colleges featured in Loren Pope’s “Colleges That Change Lives” and recently ranked #4 by The Princeton Review in its Top 20 Best Private Schools for Making an Impact. In its 2025 rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Allegheny College as one of the country’s top 100 national liberal arts colleges, with special distinctions including one of the top 10 best for senior capstone experience and one of the top 25 best for undergraduate research and creative activities.Allegheny’s undergraduate residential education prepares students for successful, meaningful lives by promoting students’ intellectual, moral, and social development and encouraging personal and civic responsibility. Allegheny’s faculty and staff combine high academic standards and a commitment to the exchange of knowledge with a supportive approach to learning. Graduates are equipped to think critically and creatively, write clearly, speak persuasively, and meet challenges in a diverse, interconnected world. Allegheny College is deeply committed to creating an inclusive community that actively challenges racism, sexism, heterosexism, religious bigotry, and other forms of bias (see Allegheny College Statement of Community).
Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Allegheny does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.
Allegheny College is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Director of Human Resources.
Visit the Allegheny College Web
Site at http://www.allegheny.edu The Public Safety Patrol Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all college property and community members, both on campus and on other College property. Duties include patrolling the campus on foot and in college-owned vehicles; responding to emergencies and determining the appropriate course of action; responding to calls for service, conducting investigations, and writing reports; monitoring campus buildings, including fire alarm, system trouble alarm, and security video systems; providing security escort and unlock services for students and employees as requested; providing emergency first aid and/or requesting other medical services as needed; attending special events and sporting events; and enforcing parking regulations. Officers must be willing to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, and holidays over three (3) shifts per day.