25-157 Security Officer (Temporary, Part Time Vacancies) - Public Safety Department

ISACA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a part-time, temporary Security Officer to maintain a safe environment for its students and staff. Responsibilities include patrolling campus, monitoring security systems, and responding to emergencies. Ideal candidates should have excellent communication skills and experience in security or law enforcement.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean criminal record.
• Experience in security or law enforcement fields.
• Ability to enforce violations of the student code of conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provide security services to the university community.
• Monitor closed circuit camera system.
• Enforce university parking regulations and assist in emergencies.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Problem-Solving

Alertness

Education

GED or high school diploma

Tools

Electronic handheld devices

Job description

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Public Safety Department invites applicants for the Security Officer (temporary, part-time) positions. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

As part of the Finance and Administration Division at West Chester University, the members of the Department of Public Safety are committed to enhancing the university experience by maintaining a safe, orderly, and inviting environment for our students, employees, and guests to study, work, and enjoy all that the university has to offer. In partnership with our community, we are committed to being campus guardians and to serving our community by treating all with respect, compassion, and fairness.

All security officers are responsible for providing security services to the university community and for the protection of state property. To help maintain the safety and wellbeing of our campus community, Security Officers are responsible for active patrol of our campus property. This includes all residence halls, academic buildings, parking garages, and campus grounds.

The ideal candidate possesses a firm understanding of the role of security in a university environment. A successful candidate must embrace the concept of fair and impartial enforcement with respect for the rights of others.

Responsibilities include:

1. Answer phone calls, both emergency and non-emergency, transfer calls to the appropriate department, and provide information on university events, policies, and procedures.
2. Monitor closed circuit camera system.
3. Handle callers and walk-in traffic in emergency and non-emergency situations in a problem-solving way that projects a positive image.
4. Detect and limit all contraband from entering the residence; ensure all students and their guests present valid picture identification upon entering the residence halls and conduct periodic floor checks during assigned duty shifts.
5. Enforce university parking regulations; provide security for special events.
6. Assist in medical emergencies, fires, and fire drills.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is deemed "essential" and must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings of the university due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances, or other reasons.

Minimum requirements include:

• GED or high school diploma
• Must have a clean criminal record
• Ability to use computers and electronic handheld devices
• Experience in the security or law enforcement fields
• Experience working in a campus community or similar environment such as parking or crowd control
• Ability to work under varying weather conditions
• Ability to remain alert and act quickly and calmly in emergencies
• Demonstrated excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to enforce violations of the student code of conduct fairly while maintaining a respectful demeanor

This job posting is active and accepting applications.