Career Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with Penn State University Police and Public Safety (UPPS).

Please visit the Penn State Careers website for all vacancies, including those for both sworn police officers and civilian positions. (Note: All sworn police officer positions can be found under the keywords "police officer," and there is one posting for all of UPPS's 22 campuses.)

 

Sworn Police Officer Opportunities

UPPS is actively recruiting sworn police officers at numerous campuses.

View the current police officer job posting.

Learn more about the hiring requirements for the position and a summary of the department's Uniform and Appearance Policy.

Police Officer Hiring Process

The police officer process includes: a B-PAD exercise, a board interview, a background investigation, and both medical and psychological assessments. As a police officer applicant, an extensive background investigation will be conducted after successful completion of the board interview. You must consent to this investigation of your personal and professional life.

Benefits

Police officers receive the following benefits, among others:

• A competitive salary starting at $65,395 (and a $2,500 sign-on bonus, and annual salary increases based on union contract)
• $2,500 relocation reimbursement for those who qualify
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement, optional disability insurance, and generous paid time off
• A 75% tuition discount for you and eligible family members

Please visit the Penn State Human Resources website for more information.
 

Non-Sworn Opportunities

Non-sworn opportunities for positions such as armed public safety officers, physical security specialists, emergency management specialists, compliance and records staff, police dispatch, and other civilian positions, when available, are posted on the Penn State Careers website. The hiring process typically consists of phone screens and interviews. 
 

Student Opportunities

UPPS utilizes Penn State students to supplement full-time police and security personnel as Student Auxiliary Officers.

At times, policing and/or administrative internships are also available.
 

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.

Finance and Business Diversity Statement

University Police and Public Safety is a unit within the University's Finance and Business division.

Finance and Business Diversity Statement