Campus Safety Officer II — First-Responder

Villanova University; Lower Merion Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 52,025,000 - 70,388,000; Full time

Job summary

Villanova University is seeking a Patrol Officer II to maintain safety, enforce university rules, and protect life and property within the campus community in Villanova, PA. The role acts as first responder to campus emergencies, conducts patrols, and prepares detailed incident reports while coordinating with other departments and external agencies.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and at least one year in security or related fields; valid driver's license; strong report

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in a security, police, EMS or fire setting, preferably in a college or university environment.
• Must possess valid driver’s license and must be an approved University driver.
• Understanding of written instructions.
• Excellent report writing ability.
• Good keyboarding and general computer skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Strong service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative patrol. Uses judgment to patrol areas of potential University policy violations and criminal activity; prioritizes patrol pattern.
• Responds to emergency incidents, including medical emergencies, fire alarms, and burglary alarms; assumes control of scenes prior to the arrival of a supervisor or VU police officer.
• Conducts preliminary investigations of policy violations, and/or potential criminal incidents; assesses persons under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, and other general calls for assistance; prepares clear and concise initial incident reports.
• Lock and unlock buildings and classrooms according to established schedules.
• Assist members of the University community in conducting access to buildings and rooms, vehicle lockouts, jump starts and courtesy transports.
• Enforces campus parking regulations; checks for valid vehicular parking stickers and permits. Issues tickets as needed or directed; alerts supervisors to traffic hazards or violations that could result in a vehicle being towed and/or booted.
• Assists in the emergency evacuation of buildings or areas.
• Staffs special event assignments, including athletic competitions, homecoming and commencement activities. Maintains crowd control and provides instructions and directions to event attendees and staff.
• Testifies in campus judicial and criminal hearings as required.
• Acts as an information resource for visitors and community members; keeps abreast of departmental and university activities.

Skills

Report writing

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Driver's license

Judgment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience in security/police/EMS/fire

Job description

Villanova University is seeking a Patrol Officer II to maintain safety, enforce university rules, and protect life and property within the campus community in Villanova, PA. The role acts as first responder to campus emergencies, conducts patrols, and prepares detailed incident reports while coordinating with other departments and external agencies.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and at least one year in security or related fields; valid driver's license; strong report