Public Safety Officer

Northampton Community College; Tannersville (Monroe County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Retirement benefits

Time off

Job summary

Northampton Community College is seeking an armed Public Safety Officer for the Pocono Campus in Tannersville, PA. Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:00 PM. Provide safety services, protect students, staff, facilities and property on campus.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent, Act 235 firearms certification, and 2+ years in security or law enforcement. Strong communication, leadership, and report-writing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent; firearms certification required.
• Experience: 2+ years in security, law enforcement or related training.
• Skills: strong communication, leadership and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a highly visible presence on campus.
• Provide a high level of professionalism and customer service.
• Assist supervisor with information dissemination to officers.
• Direct and answer questions from students, staff and visitors.
• Conduct follow-up investigations and coordinate with Student Affairs staff.
• Monitor hazards and follow reporting procedures.
• Prepare incident reports and maintain records.
• Be familiar with crisis plans, alarms and computer systems.
• Maintain safe vehicle and pedestrian traffic flow.
• Enforce campus parking regulations and assist with jump starts and lock-outs.
• Allow access to campus facilities for authorized individuals.
• Act as first responder for emergencies including crises and threats.
• Comply with laws and college policies to maintain campus stability.
• Receive, transport and deposit college funds.
• Deliver trainings and presentations as requested.
• Patrol campus on foot, by vehicle and bicycle as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

CPR/AED

Communication

Leadership

Report writing

Computer literacy

Physical fitness

Crisis response

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Act 235 firearms certification

Job description

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life.

For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit https://www.northampton.edu/human-resources/life-in-the-area.htm.

NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER - ARMED

Shift: Monday through Friday, from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Location: Pocono Campus: Tannersville, PA

Primary Function: Provide safety and security services for the college community including protection of students, staff, college facilities, property and institution.

Responsibilities

• (1) Maintain a highly visible presence on campus;
• (2) Provide an exceptional level of professionalism and customer service;
• (3) Assist immediate supervisor with dissemination of information to all officers;
• (4) Give direction and respond clearly to questions from students, staff and visitors;
• (5) Conduct follow-up investigations and collaborate with Student Affairs staff members to address student conduct concerns;
• (6) Monitor crime and safety hazards and follow the reporting procedure for same;
• (7) Prepare incident reports and maintain accurate records;
• (8) Be familiar with crisis plans, alarms, and computer center systems;
• (9) Maintain a safe environment for vehicular and pedestrian traffic;
• (10) Enforce campus vehicle parking regulations, assist with jump starts and vehicle lock-outs;
• (11) Allow access to campus facilities for authorized individuals;
• (12) Act as a first responder for campus emergencies, including critical incidents, fire, medical, bomb threats and crises intervention;
• (13) Maintain institutional stability and reputation by complying with and knowledge of all Federal, State and Local laws as well as college policies and procedures;
• (14) Receive, transport and deposit college funds;
• (15) Deliver presentations and training on a wide variety of topics to the campus community upon request;
• (16) Patrol campus on foot, in a vehicle and on bicycle when necessary.

Organizational Relationships

Responsible to the Chief of Public Safety & Security or his/her designee for the performance of assigned responsibilities.

Performance Standards

• (1) Position responsibilities are consistently executed in accordance with established policies and procedures;
• (2) Effectively execute the goals of the College, Division and Department;
• (3) Establish cooperative relationships with other Campus Security personnel and College Community.

Qualifications

(1) Education: High School diploma or equivalent, Pa State Act 235 Certification (Firearms) required.

(3) Experience: Minimum two years’ security, law enforcement or other related experience and/or training.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• (a) Valid driver’s license,
• (b) Completion and annual renewal CPR/AED certification,
• (c) Strong organizational, communicative and leadership skills,
• (d) ability to summarize information and prepare reports,
• (e) computer literate,
• (f) ability to lift 25 pounds and climb several flights of stairs; ability to walk and stand for several hours at a time,
• (g) ability to execute multiple tasks and assignments. (e) Ability to function in a crisis situation. (f) Able to understand and carry out written, e-mailed or verbal instruction. (g) Ability to maintain confidentiality (h) Ability to successfully pass all initial certifications and yearly re-certifications in firearms, Tasers, handcuffing, OC and baton. (i) Ability to successfully pass both a Drug and Psychological Screening.

Benefits Snapshot

• comprehensive medical plan options for you and your family (plus dental and vision)
• a College retirement contribution of 8% of your salary upon hire
• NCC tuition waiver
• an abundance of time off – up to 25 days’ vacation/floating, 10 sick days, Four (4) day workweeks during Summer, Holidays (including a week+ break between Christmas and New Year’s)

*Per the Federal Jeanne Clery Act, this position is designated as a Campus Security Authority

We are an innovative, student-centered institution with an exceptional faculty and staff who are dedicated to providing quality educational opportunities for the diverse communities we serve.

We appreciate your interest in employment at Northampton Community College and wish you the best in your career search.

Title IX

Please visit www.northampton.edu/titleix for information on the College's Title IX Policy, Title IX Coordinator and Deputies, contact information and resources.

Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is currently available online. The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-Campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the College or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, stop by the NCC Public Safety Office at 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 610.861.5588 or emailing [e-mail].