Public Safety Officer

Duties include patrolling the campus on foot and in college-owned vehicles; responding to emergencies and determining the appropriate course of action; responding to calls for service, conducting investigations, and writing reports; monitoring campus buildings, including fire alarm, system trouble alarm, and security video systems; providing security escort and unlock services for students and employees as requested; providing emergency first aid and/or requesting other medical services as needed; attending special events and sporting events; and enforcing parking regulations. Officers must be willing to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, and holidays over three (3) shifts per day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patrol college-owned or leased property conducting building locks/unlocks, enforcing parking regulations, responding to fire alarms, and responding to calls for service; Complete appropriate reports.
• Enforce Pennsylvania state and local laws as well as college rules, regulations and policies.
• Conduct criminal and traffic investigations on college property and complete the appropriate reports;
• Testify at local and Commonwealth court as well as at college conduct proceedings.
• Assist members of the college community and guests in whatever manner possible in Public Safety related matters;
• Actively participate in community engagement.
• Attend special events and sporting events; Assist with traffic control and crowd control as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, Assistant Director, or supervisor, including but not limited to performing communication dispatch functions and administrative duties.
• Respond to emergencies and incidents in a timely manner; determine the appropriate course of action and notify supervisory personnel, law enforcement personnel, or other members of the campus community as appropriate.
• Provide students and college employees escort services as requested; Transport and escort sick or injured students and employees to and from local hospitals when necessary

• Associate’s Degree preferred, but will consider years of relative experience in lieu of preferred degree.
• Required: Act 120 Municipal Police Officer Training, or its equivalent, such as the Pennsylvania State Police Basic Cadet Training Program.
• Required: Sworn as a Private Police Officer under Pennsylvania Title 22, Section 501, Detectives and Private Police Act.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license, and CPR/AED/First Aid certifications
• Preferred to have previous law enforcement, military, or security training, with knowledge of crime prevention techniques in a college or university environment
• Preferred to have prior supervisory experience, particularly in the law enforcement field, as officers may be called on to work alone and make decisions, when appropriate
• Must be organized and demonstrate the ability to perform tasks and maintain composure during stressful situations.
• Must have the ability to work well with a diverse group of colleagues and groups.
• High level of customer relations and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, ever changing environment