Live In Police Informant Jobs in Pennsylvania (NOW HIRING)

Posting Details
Position Information
Working Title
Police Officer
Department
Public Safety
Position Category
Support Staff
Posting Number
SP00845
Position End Date (if other than Permanent)
Hours per Week
40
Salary Range
Annual Salary is $50,011 plus comprehensive benefits including tuition waivers for employee and dependents.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Type of Position
Permanent
Position Summary Information
General Description/Position Purpose
Join a vibrant and purpose-driven community at Shippensburg University, located in the scenic Cumberland Valley and spread across a beautiful 210-acre campus with over 40 buildings. We offer a dynamic academic environment with 45 undergraduates, 22 graduate, and 2 doctoral programs. At Shippensburg, our mission is more than words-we are committed to inclusive collaboration, fostering a strong sense of belonging, and celebrating the achievements that drive positive change in our communities. Be part of a team that values innovation, impact, and shared success
Shippensburg University offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees!

• Effective first day of employment: low-cost medical insurance plus free dental, vision, hearing, and prescription coverage.
• Choose from two generous retirement plans:
  • Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP): 5% employee contribution, 9.29% employer contribution, Immediate vesting.
  • State Employees' Retirement System (SERS): employee may choose between SERS Class A3 with 6.25% employee contribution or SERS Class A4 with 9.3% employee contribution, with a 10-year vesting requirement.
• 100% tuition waivers for you and your eligible dependents upon completion of probationary period!
• Generous paid time off, employer-paid life insurance, and so much more!

See full details in link below (for PASSHE Benefits)
Full Benefits Summary (PDF)Shippensburg University is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. This position will work a permanent shift.
To enforce applicable policies and laws in university buildings and grounds. To protect the property of the Commonwealth in all buildings and grounds of the University and to exclude disorderly persons from same. To exercise powers of arrest under authority of law or ordinance wherein the University is located. To perform traffic and crowd control duties while enforcing all traffic laws and regulations of the Commonwealth and the University. Investigate traffic accidents, prepare accident reports and follow-up procedures as may be necessary.
To investigate all crimes. To render assistance to those in distress. To provide public service to both residents and visitors to the University. To provide emergency services as may be necessary and/or directed by standing procedures for all types of disorder or disasters.
To patrol and secure buildings and grounds as may be necessary during the tour of duty. To operate the University Communications System in accordance with existing FCC rules and regulations. To be responsible for the safety, control and use of Commonwealth property assigned to the University Police Department or the University. To cooperate with all other law enforcement agencies requesting assistance and/or information. To assume the duties of acting supervisor in their absence. Possession of basic computer skills necessary to complete reports and enter information into the department Informant system.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have completed the requirements of Act 120.
Possession of the Act 120 certification is required.
Must meet the requirements of the department's firearms qualification process.
Must have or be able to obtain a valid PA driver's license.
Must meet the qualifications regarding strength, agility and health.
Should have one year of police experience or any equivalent experience or training.
An associate's degree with major course work in police science, police administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of police experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
03/27/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
For full consideration all candidates should apply online at https://jobs.ship.edu with acceptance of materials until the search has been closed. Materials submitted in other formats including paper applications will not be considered. All applications and inquiries will remain confidential.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Additional Information
All Shippensburg University employees are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the University's core values of teamwork and collaboration, dependability, initiative, problem solving, and clear communication. University employees are expected to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills with all members of the campus community. They will strive to maintain integrity, effectiveness and efficiency by upholding customer service throughout all levels of performance.
All university employees are required to comply with university policies, state and federal laws/statutes prohibiting any type of Discrimination, Harassment or Retaliation.
Safeguarding confidential, personal data and/or records of employees, students, customers and other related constituents is the responsibility of all University employees. It is the duty of all members of the University community to take part in the maintenance of a safe campus.