Police Officer Jobs in University Park, PA

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Penn State University - University Park, PA

This position requires: Successful Background Investigation Successful BPAD scenario-based evaluation U.S....

28 days ago

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Department of Defense - State College, PA (1 mile from University Park, PA)

Duties Help Duties Summary You will serve as a Police Officer for the DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY~....

60+ days ago

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection - State College, PA (1 mile from University Park, PA)

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90+ days ago

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Police Officer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

Understanding and Managing the Stresses of Police Work

Policing has always been psychological challenging. On any given shift police officers may encounter a range of psychological challenges including domestic violence, interacting with people...

Constitutional Oriented Policing

In a profession where cases and controversies surround freedom of expression, bearing of arms, illegal search and seizure, the excessive use of force, overcrowding of jails, and the reversal of...

Basic Community Policing

This five-part course is designed to introduce tribal police officers to common issues in Indian Country and to the basic principles of community policing. The course introduces the social...

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State Trooper

Salary for Police Officer Jobs in University Park, PA

This is the average annual salary for Police Officer jobs in University Park, PA as reported by the BLS.

$65,000

Top Hiring Companies

Top hiring companies in your area for Police Officer positions

Penn State University

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Police Officer positions.

Highest Education Level

Police Officers in University Park, PA offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree (31.5%)
High School or GED (25.9%)
Associate's Degree (15.3%)
Vocational or Certification (12.5%)
Master's Degree (9.1%)
Some College (3.4%)
Doctorate Degree (1.3%)
Some High School (1.0%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Police Officers in University Park, PA

None (45.2%)
Less than 1 year (30.7%)
2-4 years (12.7%)
4-6 years (6.6%)
1-2 years (4.8%)

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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