Security Officer

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC); Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) currently seeks a full-time campus security officer to patrol and inspect assigned locations, provide safety and security for students, staff, faculty, and visitors, and conduct investigations as needed. The role may require travel between Harrisburg and other HACC campuses and may include weekend shifts based on operational needs.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent with at least one year of security or law enforcement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in law enforcement, security, or related field.
• PA Act 235 Lethal Weapons with Firearm or Act 120.
• Valid Driver's License
• Clean Criminal History Background (No Misdemeanor/Felony Convictions)
• Must be able to pass a physical agility and drug screen

Responsabilités

• Patrols college campus, conducts safety checks of emergency doors and lighting and fire extinguishers.
• Responds to calls for policy enforcement, medical emergencies and law violations, coordinating with outside agencies as needed.
• Conducts armed money escorts as requested.
• Enforces parking and traffic violations; provides traffic assistance and control.
• Performs administrative tasks such as incident reports and communications.
• Bears firearms as a last resort to protect self and others.
• Travel to other campuses may be required.

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Currently open positions are available at the Lancaster and Harrisburg campuses.

• Lancaster campus: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Harrisburg campus: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Please note that shift assignments may vary based on departmental needs. Employees may also be required to work rotating weekends as needed and assist at other campuses based on operational needs.

Job Summary:

Officers are the college's first responders for emergencies and are responsible for patrolling and inspecting the assigned campus and providing safety and security to all students, staff, faulty and visitors as necessary. Additional responsibilities include conducting investigations, enforcing conduct regulations and completing appropriate safety and security documents as required. Travel to other campuses may be required.

The position will have a designated home campus; however, responsibilities may require providing assistance at other HACC locations. The employee must be willing and able to travel between campuses as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in law enforcement, security, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• PA Act 235 Lethal Weapons with Firearm or Act 120.
• Valid Driver's License
• Clean Criminal History Background (No Misdemeanor/Felony Convictions)
• Must be able to pass a physical agility and drug screen

Licensing Requirements:

• -PA Act 235 Lethal Weapons with Firearm or Act 120.
• - Valid Driver's License

The following licensing requirements will be obtained after hire.

• - OCAT
• - Expandable Baton
• - CPR & AED
• - First-Aid
• - PATH Handcuffing

Hiring Range:

Starting at $47,160

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in security, safety, emergency response, or a related field

Job Specific Task List:

• Patrols college campus, conducts safety checks of emergency doors & lighting as well as fire extinguishers. Inspects interior and exterior of buildings for obvious signs of damage, break-in or unusual activity; monitors surveillance cameras and responds to calls for service from students, faculty and visitors. - (Essential)
• Officers are first responders and will respond to calls for policy enforcement, medical emergencies and local, state, federal law violations while also coordinating with outside agencies for assistance as needed. Officers will also respond to calls for escort, assistance and other service calls as requested while determining need for further action, including running to respond to an emergency; defense against or restraint of an assailant; and assisting or dragging someone to safety. - (Essential)
• Conducts armed money escorts as requested to transport college assets. - (Essential)
• Enforces parking and traffic violations; provides traffic assistance and control. - (Essential)
• Conducts preliminary investigations of suspicious or criminal activity; gathers information and determines next steps to be taken. - (Essential)
• Provides security for special events; enforces policies and regulations concerning traffic, crowds and college equipment and grounds. - (Essential)
• Performs administrative support activities such as completing incident reports, relaying communications and researching information - (Essential)
• Bears and will use firearms as a last resort to protect him/herself and others from death and/or serious bodily injury. - (Essential)
• Attends all required training sessions. - (Essential)
• In the absence of a supervisory officer, may provide day-to-day guidance to other security officers - (Essential)
• Travel to other campuses may be required. - (Essential)
• Performs other duties as assigned - (Standard)

Job Type:

Full Time 12 Month

If part time, hours per week: N/A

About Us: www.hacc.edu

Our Purpose:

Learning for all; learning for life.

Our Core Values: A Circle of Caring

Caring by Creating Our Future Together

• We work together to shape and build our preferred future.
• We encourage and celebrate creativity and innovation.
• We set high goals and strive to achieve them.
• We strive to provide exceptional service to all who help shape our future.

Caring for Each Other

• We are gateways to student success and opportunity.
• We promote respect, collegiality, and equity-mindedness in all we say and do.
• We nurture awareness and cultural sensitivity to create a climate of trust.
• We are growth-minded, believing that each of us is capable of learning, developing and growing to support our mission.

Caring by Doing What is Right

• We are honest and hold each other and ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
• We provide the most accurate information available in all communications.
• We are transparent about our decisions as individuals and teams.
• We embrace broad engagement in the shared governance process.