Public Safety Officer (part-time)

wilkesuniversitycareers; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Wilkes University invites applications for the part-time Public Safety Officer to provide security for all university properties, conduct patrols, and respond to campus needs.

The ideal candidate will have PA Act 235 certification within 3 months of hire, a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, CPR/AED eligibility within 6 months, 1–3 years of related experience, and basic computer and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Act 235 certification in Pennsylvania within 3 months of hire.
• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A valid Driver's License.
• Eligible for CPR / AED 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interior and exterior patrols to secure university properties.
• Provide customer service responses to the university community.
• Enforce all parking regulations across campus parking lots.
• Provide escorts (walking or vehicle) within campus vicinity.

Skills

Act 235 certification

Driver's license

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Security experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Wilkes University invites applications for the part-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.

Employment at Wilkes is contingent upon the results of a thorough background screening. PA Act 153 requires that persons working in positions with regular and unsupervised contact with minors complete additional clearances, including FBI fingerprinting and PA criminal and child abuse clearances.