Campus Safety Officer

Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College; Washington; On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Gettysburg College is seeking a full-time Campus Safety Officer (CSO) to serve on the Campus Safety team. The CSO will patrol, respond to incidents, provide dispatching services, and help enforce campus policies to protect lives and property.

This unarmed security role emphasizes customer service, professionalism, and collaboration with students and staff. Hours vary including weekends and overtime; training is provided and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with diverse student population with focus on service.
• Ability to pass PA Lethal Weapons Training Act certification within six months.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one at hire.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform event security and campus patrol.
• Provide dispatching services and assist in enforcing policies.
• Protect lives and property within the campus community.
• Build relationships with the college community with focus on service.

Skills

Integrity

Communication

Public interaction

Weather adaptability

Background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio systems

CCTV systems

Alarm systems

Job description

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Postings, Hiring Details and Qualifications

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Posting Details

Employment Opportunity

Job Title Campus Safety Officer Department Campus Safety Position Summary

Gettysburg College is seeking a full time Campus Safety Officer (CSO) (40 hours per week) to work for Campus Safety. These positions will assist other departmental members in fulfilling the expectations of the organization’s mission.

Hours and days, while scheduled, can vary in accordance with the needs of the Department and the College, to include weekends, holidays, events, required training, and mandatory overtime.

Campus Safety is an unarmed and nonsworn security agency. CSOs are the primary patrol and public contact personnel for Campus Safety, who perform a variety of security / campus safety duties including event security, campus patrol, dispatching services, enforcing law and policy for campus administrative judicial purposes, and protecting the lives and property within the campus community.

Building relationships with the college community is an essential part of CSO duties. CSOs are expected to provide superior service and set a positive example for the college community and fellow campus safety members, and are committed to the concepts of Procedural Justice, focusing on the ideals of fairness, transparency and trust in both process and outcomes. Successful candidates will demonstrate principles of customer service, conflict de-escalation, diversity, teamwork, cooperation, kindness, patience, excellent personal character, and community partnership concepts. Treating others with dignity and respect is at the core of Campus Safety’s organizational values.

Existing training and certifications are welcome, and in-house training will be provided.

Salary Level: Campus Safety Officer 2 have a starting salary of $19.00 per hour.

Full time CSOs receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong personal integrity and reliability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A demonstrated ability to interact with others in a manner consistent with the high ideals of integrity, leadership, and respect.
• Willingness and ability to engage with the public and Gettysburg College’s diverse student population with a focus on community and customer service.
• Willingness and ability to work in all weather conditions and during emergency conditions which may be physically demanding, to include walking patrols or responses on campus.
• Successful completion of PA Lethal Weapons Training Act (Act 235) certification is required within six months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one at time of hire.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year’s previous experience in safety/security, law enforcement, dispatching, uniformed service, or related field, with preference for a higher education campus environment.
• Demonstrated successful experience working in a fast paced, community-oriented campus safety agency in a diverse community.
• Previous campus safety experience working on a residential college campus.
• Strong skills with technology to include radio systems, personal computers and mobile devices, CCTV systems, and alarm systems.
• Certification in baton, pepper spray, CPR/AED/First Aid, handcuffing, or other related training.

Posting Number 20101030A EEO Statement

Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
• CareerLink
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• CASE (Council for Advancement & Support of Education)
• Consortium for Faculty Diversity
• Diverseeducation.com
• Frederick News Post – Local Newspaper
• Gettysburg College Digest
• Gettysburg College Website
• Gettysburg Times – Local Newspaper
• Hanover Evening Sun – Local Newspaper
• HigherEdJobs.com
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• InsideHigherEd.com
• Indeed.com
• LGBT in Higher Ed Website
• LinkedIn
• Merchandiser – Local Newspaper
• Monster Jobs (monster.com)
• Patriot News – Local Newspaper
• Referral from Gettysburg College staff, faculty, friend or family member
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents