Public Safety Officer (part-time)

Wilkes University; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A university in Pennsylvania invites applications for a part-time Public Safety Officer position. The role involves providing security for campus properties, conducting patrols, and enforcing parking regulations. Candidates must have a high school diploma, Act 235 certification within 3 months, and experience in a similar position. The university encourages a diverse applicant pool and is committed to non-discrimination in employment practices.

Qualifications

• Act 235 certified in Pennsylvania within 3 months of hire.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide security for all University properties.
• Perform interior and exterior patrol operations.
• Enforce parking regulations within University parking lots.

Skills

Act 235 certification

Professional oral and written communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Tools

Valid Driver's License

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, and provides escorts (walking or vehicle) within a reasonable distance of campus.

Qualifications

• 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

Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae and three references.

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.