Public Safety Officer, ISC

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY; Moon (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Morris University seeks a public safety professional to provide security and information services to the University and Island Sports Center communities. This non-sworn, armed role reports to the Director of Public Safety and oversees building access, patrols, and incident response.

The position requires prior police/security experience, a high school diploma, and Act 235 certification. Excellent communication with students, staff, and the public is essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous police officer experience/security experience required.
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with co-workers and the public, including students, faculty and staff.
• Certification by Pennsylvania State Police for Act #235, Lethal Weapons Act required.

Responsibilities

• Provide public safety and information services to the University community and Island Sports Center.
• Perform security operations including locking/unlocking buildings and monitoring access points.
• Provide communications support for campus police; respond to incidents and requests for assistance.
• Conduct proactive patrols to deter and detect criminal activity or safety issues.
• Document incidents accurately using departmental reports and forms.

Skills

Public safety

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Act 235 Certification (Lethal Weapons Act)

Job description

Job no: 498721
Location: Island Sports Center

Position Department: University Police

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Overview

This position is responsible for providing public safety and information services to the University community and Island Sports Center community, including all personnel and visitors. It is a non-sworn, armed position reporting to the Director of Public Safety, Lieutenant, Sergeant.

Responsibilities

• Provide public safety and information services to the University community in an effort to enhance the safety and security of people and property. Perform security type operations related to locking and unlocking of buildings; to include the main building, golf dome, mini golf, Hat Trick Club and Bistro to provide safety and security for personnel and property. Provide communications support for the campus police, provide requests for service, via telephone and/or radio. Conduct proactive mobile and foot patrols of parking lots, all buildings and the track to deter and detect criminal activity, security breaches, or public safety issues. Respond to incidents and/or requests for assistance by the University community and take appropriate action to either resolve or contain a situation. Report criminal activity and/or public safety issues to campus police or other appropriate law enforcement and emergency service agencies. Document criminal and related non-criminal incidents, using established departmental reports and/or forms, in an accurate and timely manner. Provide traffic and crowd control during special events or when necessary/appropriate. Lock and unlock doors for operations or when requested by ISC personnel. Provide the highest possible customer service to all employees, patrons and co-workers as necessary; including jump starting vehicles, unlocking of vehicles and issuing parking citations. Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous police officer experience/security experience required.
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with co-workers and the public, which includes all students, faculty and staff.
• Certification by Pennsylvania State Police for Act # 235, Lethal Weapons Act Required.

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Act 153 Clearance Required: Yes

Required To Pass a Motor Vehicle Report Check (If driving on behalf of the University): Yes

Required to Pass a Credit Check: Yes

Additional Posting Information: None

Commitment to Diversity

Robert Morris University is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, RMU complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin.

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Advertised: August 4, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time