Security Officer (Full-Time, Hourly)

Our ideal candidate possesses a strong desire to serve the community has earned an associate degree or higher or has prior experience as a security officer preferably in a campus setting and is serious about taking advantage of our outstanding educational benefits (see below)

The candidate is required to possess or obtain the Pennsylvania Act 235 training and certification

The position demands excellent organizational skills as well as superior interpersonal skills and an ability and desire to work closely with all constituencies of the College including students staff and faculty in addition to the general public

Must submit to a background check and upon conditional appointment pass a medical examination drug screen and psychological examination

Responsibilities

The Security Officer is charged with the security of life limb property and equipment within the institution the enforcement of all institution rules and regulations and assisting Campus Police Officers in the enforcement of laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Federal Regulations

Perform routine patrols of the campus by vehicle and on foot. This includes patrols assigned by the Public Safety Command Staff which are listed on our Directed Patrol list and posted at headquarters.

Provide for the necessary reporting of criminal activity

Document any pertinent interactions and prepare reports in the depts record management system

Provide for the security of all campus buildings and property by assisting in the locking of buildings and reporting any circumstances that present a danger to college students employees or property

Direct traffic on College property for related events and emergencies

Provide a variety of services including but not limited to: medical transports motorist assists money escorts lock/unlock requests responds to fire safety device activations

Check for and report all suspicious activity equipment malfunction and other irregularities

Assist with providing security at special events

Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Director Chief Lieutenant Sergeant or O.I.C

Requires the ability to work multiple shifts and overtime as deemed necessary to provide coverage for all shifts and special events supervised by the Chief of Police or designee

Benefits

Medical and Retirement

Tuition program benefit which includes undergraduate courses for an employee and spouse.

Tuition program benefit for employees qualified dependent children for undergraduate education once employee reaches required years of service.

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED and valid drivers license. Experience/training in security/safety or law enforcement preferred. Act 235 Lethal Weapons Training or the ability to be certified and community policing and training in de-escalation a plus.