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Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world‐class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.

Committed to becoming the nation’s most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long‐term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University’s mission, heritage, and future.

At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti‐racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.

Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world‐class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award‐winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non‐certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information.

Job title you are hiring for: University Police Officer

Job description:

Provides police protection and services to all people on the Drexel campus and throughout the larger DUPD patrol zones. Protects University property from theft, vandalism, fire, and illegal entry through proactive patrols. Responds to emergency calls and calls for service.

Enforces Local, State and Federal laws, traffic and parking regulations, and Drexel University policies. Takes all appropriate actions, including mediating disputes, arresting criminal violators, issuing citations, and making referrals to the Student Conduct Board.

Performs initial investigations of crimes, disturbances, accidents, complaints, and other matters, gathers evidence, interviews witnesses, and protects crime scenes.

Administers first aid to injured persons. Complete all necessary reports and related paperwork.

Testifies in Court and at university hearings as required. Assists in investigations, administrative assignments, and other projects as assigned. Maintains traffic and crowd control during assemblies, sporting events, and emergencies. Utilizing a community policing approach, interacts with the community and provides general assistance to those in need, establishing a sense of personal safety and promoting public trust throughout the University and surrounding community. Promotes a safe and collaborative work environment, maintains the highest ethical standards, and adheres to all DUPD and University policies. Maintains all required certifications and participates in all required training, including all State and DUPD mandated programs.

Performs other duties as assigned