Public Safety Officer

wilkesuniversitycareers; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkes University invites applications for the full-time position of Public Safety Officer. The Public Safety Officer provides security for all University properties and conducts interior and exterior patrols while responding to campus community needs.

The role enforces parking regulations, offers escorts within a reasonable distance of campus, and requires Act 235 certification within 3 months, a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, CPR/AED readiness within 6 months, and 1–3

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Act 235 certification within 3 months of hire.
• CPR/AED certification within 6 months of hire.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Patrol University properties both interiorly and exteriorly.
• Respond to campus community needs and provide customer service.
• Enforce all parking regulations in university lots.
• Provide escorts (walking or vehicle) within campus vicinity.

Skills

Driver's license

CPR/AED certification

Act 235 certification

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Wilkes University invites applications for the full-time position of Public Safety Officer. The Public Safety Officer provides security for all University properties. The Public Safety Officer provides security functions via interior and exterior patrol operations; customer service response to University community members; enforces all parking regulations within University parking lots; provides escorts (walking or vehicle) within a reasonable distance of campus.

The ideal candidate will be and/or have:

• Act 235 certified in the State of Pennsylvania within 3 months of hire
• A high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• A valid Driver's License
• Eligible for C.P.R /A.E.D. Certification within 6 months of hire
• One to three years of credible experience in a similar position or work environment
• Basic computer skills
• Professional oral and written communication skills

Information on the Wilkes University Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be viewed at: https://www.wilkes.edu/campus-life/safety-security/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report.aspx

Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.