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Villanova University

Patrol Officer I

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Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number:20254543SPosition Title:Patrol Officer IPosition Type:StaffLocation:Villanova, PARecruitment Type:Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule:full-time/12-monthsAvg Hours WeekDepartment:502-Public Safety DepartmentPosition Summary:Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University's founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation's best colleges and universities. VU's inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 "Best Colleges" rankings is another indication of the University's continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova's most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

Under general supervision, the Patrol Officer I maintains safety, enforces university rules and regulations, and protects life and property within the University community.

Primarily responsible for staffing fixed posts, following established operating procedures to control access to restricted areas on campus. Occasionally conducts patrols of the campus on foot, vehicle, or bicycle, responding to general calls for service and preparing written reports of activities. Locks and unlocks buildings based on a pre-determined schedule or when dispatched to do so.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Staffs any number of fixed posts on campus, controlling access to campus based on established protocols. Greets visitors, students, and employees in a friendly professional manner.
• Respond to routine calls for service. Provide escorts for students, faculty, and staff as requested; provide transportation as needed; assist ill or injured persons as needed. Assists in the emergency evacuation of buildings or areas.
• Prepare written reports of work performed.
• Alerts supervisors to traffic hazards or violations that could result in a vehicle being towed and/or booted.
• Staffs special event assignments, including athletic competitions, homecoming and commencement.
• Regularly attends training and participates in departmental meetings. Assumes an active role in University and departmental quality improvement efforts.
• Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have the ability to become certified in CPR and First Aid.
• Some experience in a security, police, EMS or fire setting. Comparable duties in the military accepted.
• Understanding of written instructions.
• Ability to prepare written reports of activities.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Good decision making and judgment.
• Ability to effectively interact with members of the University community including people from diverse ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds.
• Strong service orientation commitment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of safety and security practices in a college setting.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

• Tools, machinery and equipment used: Two-way radio, cellular phone, fire and burglar alarm systems, digital camera, hand-held parking ticket unit, PC and laptop computers, and fire extinguishers.
• Environmental conditions: (any unusual/adverse conditions such as exposure to chemicals, noise, illumination, air quality, weather exposure etc.) Work in outdoor as well as indoor venues year-round. At times, environmental conditions are poor in terms of exposure to weather or extreme heat or cold during normal shifts, as well as during special details and events.
• Physical requirements: (items such as lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time, manual dexterity, walking etc.) Must be willing to work overtime details as needed or assigned. Ability to work round the clock shiftwork. Walking/Standing for extended periods of time; Both gross and fine motor skills are needed, as well as visual, hearing, speaking, touching, tasting, and smelling sensory skills.

Special Message to Applicants:Posting Date:12/11/2025Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting Information: $18.98/hr.Salary Band:9Job Classification:non-exempt

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