Villanova University Police Officers are an integral part of the Villanova University community. With an emphasis on service and campus safety, Villanova police officers work hand-in-hand with non-sworn security officers, providing essential safety-related services to students, faculty, and staff. Officers provide courtesy escorts, respond to room lockouts, and assist with medical calls, viewing these non-urgent calls as opportunities for positive interaction with members of the campus community. The Department values diversity in all its forms, and values collaboration with underrepresented and minoritized groups as a path to partnership, understanding and mutual respect.

University Police Officers are expected to work closely with members of the University community, utilizing proactive, community-oriented policing techniques to prevent crime and enhance safety. Officers are also expected to calmly intervene during tense situations, and to apply conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques to settle disturbances when possible. Being an important part of a Catholic community, Officers are required to act legally, morally, and ethically at all times.

Officers conduct routine patrol by vehicle, on bicycle, and on foot and respond to general calls for service, in addition to emergency calls. Officers monitor vehicular and pedestrian traffic on University property and enforce motor vehicle laws in furtherance of vehicular and pedestrian safety. Officers also investigate crimes, make arrests, complete detailed written reports, and testify in court when needed. While incidents of crime are low, police officers are fully trained and equipped professionals, and enforce both the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the rule and regulations for conduct established by Villanova University.

University Police Officers are required to acquire and maintain Act 120 Police training and must maintain a valid PA driver's license and good driving record throughout employment. Officers are required to demonstrate physical fitness for duty throughout the course of employment as a sworn Officer. Officers must maintain proficiency in firearms and other specialized equipment throughout the course of employment as a sworn Officer.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Agility testing and written exam will be administered on 1/10/26

$70,000.00 starting salary, with an annual 7% longevity increase for five (5) consecutive years after date of hire for an PA ACT 120 certified candidate.

Candidates selected without prior MPOETC certification will be paid a starting salary of $63,0000.00 until all requirements are met to achieve PA ACT 120 certification. Once certified, the candidate will receive a starting salary of $70,000.00, with an annual 7% longevity increase for five (5) consecutive years thereafter