The Pennsylvania State University - Armed Public Safety Officer in University Police & Public Safety (UPPS)

As interns for the University Police & Public Safety department, Armed Public Safety Officers patrol the University’s Department of Defense cleared facilities and are responsible for carrying out the functions of protection of sensitive materials and property, employee safety, preliminary security investigative work, and other related duties at the University’s Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:• Monitor and enforce University and Department of Defense regulations.• Patrol designated buildings, ensuring that all necessary security controls and measures are engaged and functional.• Respond to alarms; investigate and take appropriate action; communicating via radio calls, including requests for assistance or service as needed.• Conduct preliminary investigations of security and safety incidents.• Respond to fires, medical emergencies, and other hazardous situations; effect emergency rescue; suppress fires; and take other appropriate action.• Establish and monitor procedures for employees and visitor controls such as device controls, restricted personnel, search of materials entering and exiting

Penn State Requirements: The position requires a High School diploma or higher and up to one year of relevant experience. A current PA Act 235 certification, or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance and clearance sponsorship is required for employment. Current PA Act 235 certified individuals preferred for full-time employment consideration.This position requires:• Successful University Police and Public Safety Background Investigation• U.S. Citizenship• Fingerprint background check• Operation of a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties - a valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks• Active security clearance, at the secret level or higher