Public Safety Officer, Act 235 Certified

Wilkes University; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkes University invites applications for the full-time position of Public Safety Officer. The Officer provides security for all University properties, conducts interior and exterior patrols, assists the University community, enforces parking regulations, and offers escorts within campus.

Ideal candidates have Act 235 certification within 3 months, a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, CPR/AED eligibility within 6 months, and 1–3 years of related experience, plus basic

Qualifications

• Act 235 certified within 3 months of hire.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver's License.
• CPR/AED certification eligible within 6 months of hire.
• 1–3 years of credible security experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Professional oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Patrol interior and exterior areas to provide security for all University properties.
• Assist and respond to requests from the University community and campus visitors.
• Enforce parking regulations within University parking lots.
• Provide escorts (walking or vehicle) within a reasonable distance of campus.

Skills

Customer service

Security patrol

Basic computer skills

Oral & written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Act 235 certified (PA)

Valid Driver's License

CPR/AED certification eligible

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.