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Pennsylvania State University UPPS Police Intern in University Park, Pennsylvania

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process (https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/EfiwgKReZ4VAjprFZPKWUm0Bq_sU3KzTmERfpryq0esPKQ) . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. (https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/Eeys15Xva4hFokHVtbP1eGIB5i1WFLc-J3k9KHgrFYZ7mg) Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants (https://hr.psu.edu/sites/hr/files/Application_Process_for_External_Applications_Non-Penn_State_Employees_.pdf) .

    Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/flexible-work-arrangements/out-of-state-notice?utm_source=workday&utm_medium=req&utm_campaign=Oct23&utm_id=out-of-state) .

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State University Police and Public Safety Department is excited to announce a paid student internship opportunity for interested students for the Spring 2025 semester. We will strive to provide participants hands-on experience covering the whole unit of University Police and Public Safety Department.

The Penn State University Police and Public Safety Department is responsible for protecting and serving more than 100,000 students, employees as well as visitors at 22 campuses located throughout Pennsylvania. We are a cohesive and centralized department with sworn police officers who have full law enforcement authority serving the 22 campuses with our headquarters being located at University Park.

We are looking for interested students who want to have an internship experience that allows them a chance to see all facets of a police department in a University setting. Interns will be exposed to our specialist units (K9, Criminal Investigations, Drone, Community Oriented Policing (COP) etc), attend court, see behind the scenes at large University events or sporting events as well as seeing the day to day operations within our station and headquarters. Getting a well-rounded exposure to the teams that support our operations (Training, Records, Emergency Management, Physical Security and Dispatch).

University Police and Public Safety's values model those of Penn State's (https://www.psu.edu/this-is-penn-state/mission-and-values/) and we are especially committed to our vision (https://fandb.psu.edu/#::text=Our%20Vision,students%2C%20faculty%2C%20and%20staff) to establish a cohesive, inclusive, and innovative work environment while also providing consistent professional and value-added service to our communities. As an incoming team member in University Police and Public Safety, it will be expected that all employees embody and model Penn State’s (https://www.psu.edu/this-is-penn-state/belonging/) and Finance and Business's (https://fandb.psu.edu/finance-and-business-diversity-statement) commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Additional qualifications for interested candidates include: at least 18 years of age, currently enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Preference will be given to students who have completed at least two years of coursework at an accredited college or university. A standard background check and fingerprint background check, will be required prior to hiring.

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter clearly stating their reasons for applying for the internship with the Penn State University Police Department, their relevant qualifications (may include coursework), and their expectations of the internship program. Additionally, interested candidates are asked to upload a resume, and a list of three (3) professional or academic references. Successful candidates will also be required to provide an original copy of their current transcripts.

For more information about University Police and Public Safety, please visit our website - http://police.psu.edu/

We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of Penn State’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the University Police and Public Safety’s public service mission.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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