Campus Safety Officer

Harcum College; Bryn Mawr (PA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Tuition remission

Generous time off

Job summary

Harcum College is seeking a Security Officer for its Bryn Mawr campus. This position entails conducting safety rounds, observing and reporting on campus conditions, and responding to incidents. Applicants must have a High School diploma and at least two years of security experience.

The role requires effective communication skills and the ability to handle stressful situations. A competitive hourly wage of $15–$16 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits including retirement and tuition remission.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required; advanced training beneficial.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in the security industry.
• Ability to perform in fast-paced, stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security and safety rounds of assigned campus buildings.
• Observe and report suspicious activities and hazards.
• Respond to safety and security incidents on campus.

Skills

Effective communication

Mobility for security duties

Solid oral and written communication

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Education Level: High School

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Admin - Clerical

Compensation

$15 and above, hourly rate starts at $15- $16 per hour, commensurate with education, training and experience. Comprehensive benefits include retirement, tuition remission, generous time off.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security and safety rounds of assigned campus buildings.
• Rounds include both the interior and exterior campus properties.
• Observation and reporting of any suspicious activities, safety and security hazards and any other dangerous conditions that could affect the proper functioning of the college campus or the safety of the campus community.
• Respond to all safety and security related incidents occurring on campus.
• Complete required documentation of all incidents as per operational procedure.
• May conduct investigations.
• Interact and collaborate with other Campus Safety Officers and members of the college community as necessary to accomplish departmental goals.

Qualifications / Skills

• High School diploma/GED required, advanced training and/or education helpful.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in the security industry.
• Ability to effectively communicate to diverse groups is essential.
• Must be able to perform in a sometimes fast-paced environment in regularly occurring stressful situations.
• Requires mobility to frequently negotiate stairways, stand for extended periods of time, especially during campus activities or athletic events.
• Must have the ability to take reasonable steps to maintain a safe and secure environment on the campus and respond to emergency situations as necessary.
• Solid oral and written communications skills are necessary to properly complete incident reports and daily activity logs.
• Must have a current, valid driver’s license.

This job will require the successful completion of a PA Criminal and Child Abuse check.

About Harcum College

Harcum College is a smaller, independent, coeducational, fully accredited, residential college. The College offers associate degrees in multiple career-informed programs, certificates and a variety of continuing studies programs. Founded in 1915, today Harcum has degree programs on its transit accessible main Bryn Mawr Campus and nearby facilities, west of Philadelphia, programs online and at Philadelphia area Partnership Sites.

Harcum College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.