Lehigh University Hiring for Police Officer Trainee at Bethlehem Full Time

Job no: 502560
Work type: Nonexempt Staff Full-time
Location: Bethlehem
Categories: Police/ Public Safety

The Police Officer Trainee is a paid Lehigh University position where the trainee will go through the Allentown Police Academy on a full time basis. Upon successful completion of the Police Academy, the trainee would then receive PA Act 120 certification and become a full-time Police Officer with Lehigh University Police Department. The Lehigh community takes seriously our commitment to antiracism and The Principles of our Equitable Community.

1. Attend the Allentown Police Academy
* Allentown Police Academy offers the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) Act 120 Basic Recruit Training Program. This is a 919 hour training program geared for municipal police officers
* Allentown Police Academy training program consists of 20 subject areas. There are academic as well as hands-on training classes. Some of the classes you will have are: Criminal Law, Vehicle Code, Firearms, Defensive Tactics, First Aid, Patrol Procedures and Investigations, plus many more

2. Lehigh University Field Training Program
* Police Officer Trainee field training will include a curriculum based on the most frequent tasks of Officer training, such as report writing, field interrogation, and traffic enforcement
* Police Officer Trainee training will include the use of evaluation techniques designed to measure competency in the required skills, knowledge, and abilities, such as practical exercises, written tests, and field observation
* The trainee will spend the time becoming familiar with employee benefits, General Orders and Department policies, including an overview of Communications Unit, Patrol Unit and Investigations Unit (report writing, arrest procedure, courtroom procedure and observation etc)

3. Position Requirements:
* Must pass a physical performance test and written examination of the Allentown Police Academy
* Must pass a thorough background check and oral examination of both Lehigh University Police Department as well as Allentown Police Academy
* Must pass medical and psychological examinations including drug testing
* Must successfully attend Allentown Police Academy and achieve Act 120 certification upon graduation

Position Number: S71360Grade: 9-40; $53,580 – $65,210This is an approximate range and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.Special ConsiderationsPersons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh’s Accommodations Specialist at [email protected]The duties of the position do not allow for a remote work option; the employee in this position will be required to work on campus where they can be fully accessible to the Lehigh communityThis position is considered Essential Services Staff; Essential Services Staff are required to report to campus and remain during inclement weather and other emergency situations; they are defined as those needed to deliver student services and maintain campus facilities, campus safety and securityWill nearly continuously need to talk or hearWill often be required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, lift up to 50 pounds, work near moving mechanical partsWill sometimes be required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, lift up to 100 pounds, work in we or humid non-weather conditionsThis position is responsible for driving University-owned vehicles as a routine function, therefore a valid Driver’s License and a good driving record is requiredThis position works with minors Variable shifts/scheduleQualificationsHigh school diploma or GED is requiredACT 120 Certification is required Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent decision-making skillsSolid computer skills with experience using word processing and spreadsheet softwareSuccessful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the positionOnly complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.

Advertised: October 16, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled