Campus Safety Officer

Mercersburg; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercersburg College is seeking a Campus Safety Officer to maintain general physical security of the campus. The role primarily covers evening and overnight shifts, with weekend and holiday work required.

The officer will patrol buildings, respond to emergencies, and report security concerns to the Director of Campus Safety. You will engage with students, participate in drills, and help develop procedures to ensure safe campus operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Law enforcement experience preferred.
• Must complete Act 235 and Act 67 training.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Make two or more physical inspections of all buildings on campus during their shift.
• Patrol the front and back campus and check for after-hours presence.
• Respond to emergencies and liaise with local responders.
• Maintain a visible, approachable campus presence and engage with students.
• Develop and refine procedures for smooth campus safety operations.
• Participate in drills and emergency preparation activities.
• Report unusual student activity to the Dean of Students.
• Submit work orders as needed.
• Assist in traffic control during school events.
• Help conduct fire drills.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Email / work orders

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Job Classification: Staff, Full-Time, 12 Month, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Campus Safety

Department: Campus Safety

Summary

Performs duties to maintain general physical security of the campus. Routinely reports matters that would affect the security of the campus to the Chief of Security. Performs physical inspection of all buildings on campus. Requires the ability to work all shifts, weekends and holidays. This position is primarily evenings (2nd shift) with some required overnight shifts (3rd shift).

Responsibilities and Duties

• Make two or more physical inspections of all buildings on campus during their shift.
• Patrol the front and back campus. Check for any vehicles or pedestrians after hours and determine if presence is acceptable.
• Responding to any emergencies and acting as liaison with local emergency response units.
• Contributing to a community environment by maintaining a visible and approachable presence and engaging with students and others on campus.
• Contributing to the development and refinement of procedures, and overall smooth operations, within the general orders of the Campus Safety Department.
• Participating in drills and other emergency preparation activities.
• Report any unusual student activity to the Dean of Students.
• Prepare a security report showing any of the following incidents: safety hazards, fire hazards, exits blocked, emergency lights out, lights left on, doors left open or unlocked, windows open, property damaged either by wear or by vandalism, vacant house checks, thefts, fire alarms, trespassers or suspicious activity or any other incidents requiring attention.
• Submit work orders, as needed.
• Assist in traffic control during school events.
• Help conduct fire drills.
• Other duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must possess ability to communicate effectively in written form, able to demonstrate basic proficiency with a computer, and fully capable using email, work order, and timekeeping systems on school computers.
• Must be able to deal with physical and emotional stress in normal and unpredictable situations.
• Able to understand and follow standard operating and enforcement procedures.
  

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Law enforcement experience preferred.
• Must be able to successfully complete Act 235 and Act 67 training.
• Valid driver's license.

Physical Demands

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Environment: Must be able to perform work in an indoor and outdoor environment with exposure to inclement weather.
• Physical: Must be able to walk for prolonged periods of time, sit, bend, stoop, and grasp. Must also be able to walk up and down stairs and run when needed. Requires infrequent lifting up to 40 lbs. Must be able to operate an automobile. Must be able to verbally communicate to exchange information.
• Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

This description is intended to provide a general scope of the position. This job description may include other duties as assigned by the manager.