Police Officer - University Police Department

Carnegie Mellon University's Police Department (UPD) is searching for Police Officers who are highly motivated and eager to serve the CMU community! This is an excellent opportunity if you seek to make a positive impact on a diverse community. In this role you will be required to work a flexible schedule / hours, which includes working mandated overtime and continuation of regular tour of duty.

Here at CMU, our mission is to improve and promote safety at the university through collaboration, proactive problem-solving, open communication and the delivery of professional and dependable police and security services. Our vision is to provide outstanding service to the Carnegie Mellon University community.

Apply today and help build our Police Force!

• Conducting general police, security, and watchman-style foot and mobile patrols of property used, owned, or occupied in whole or in part by Carnegie Mellon University.
• Patrols in all weather conditions and temperatures.
• Protecting life and property and preserving the public peace.
• Ensuring the safety and security of the campus, the assigned sector, and its occupants / users by enforcing all Federal, state, and local laws, and university policies.
• Investigating and making written reports concerning suspicious activity, persons, and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Providing general assistance to security guards and traffic monitors on request; and general information to university personnel and visitors.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with a varied population
• Ability to remain calm in difficult, dangerous, and high stress emergency situations, and respond to all campus constituents in a professional and polite manner

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Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits available to eligible employees.

Those employees who are have the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of advantages from to an enticing offering a generous employer contribution. You can also unlock your potential with and take well-deserved breaks with ample and observed . Finally, rest easy knowing you are covered by life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Other perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, our to help navigate childcare needs, , and so much more!