Security Officer

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in Johnstown, PA is seeking a Part-Time Administrator focused on security and emergency response. The role involves patrolling campus grounds, responding to safety concerns, and coordinating first-line actions with law enforcement as needed.

Responsibilities include incident reporting, opening/closing buildings, and supporting parking management across campuses. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and may need a criminal background check

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in security or law enforcement preferred.
• Criminal background clearance and PA driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Report for work when the College is closed or delayed in opening as needed.
• Complete incident reports documenting accidents or safety concerns.
• Distribute employee parking permits.
• Work varying days / shifts at Richland and Somerset campuses as scheduled.
• Open and close College buildings and classrooms as needed.
• Patrol parking lots and issue citations for parking policy violations.
• Monitor campus for suspicious or dangerous behavior.
• Assist during evacuations or emergency situations.
• Attend all mandatory meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Security awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Internal systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Johnstown, PA 15904

Position Type: Part-Time Administrator

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Salary Range: $16.25 - $16.25 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Any

Job Scope

Responds to emergency or safety and security related concerns. Patrols College and provides first-line response, emergency management and/or law enforcement referral if needed.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• As an essential position, may be asked to report for work when the College is closed or delayed in opening.
• Complete incident reports documenting accidents or safety and security concerns.
• Distribute employee parking permits.
• Work varying days / shifts at Richland and Somerset campuses as scheduled.
• Opening and closing of College building and classrooms as needed.
• Patrol parking lots and issue citations for violations of the parking policy.
• Monitor campus for suspicious or dangerous behavior.
• Assist during evacuation or any emergency circumstances.
• Attendance at all mandatory meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Direct Reports

None

Qualifications

QualificationsQualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Experience in security or law enforcement preferred.

Computer Skills:

• Able to use or learn computer programs relative to job including Microsoft Office products (Excel, Power Point, Word) and internal systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Criminal background clearance
• Valid PA driver’s license

Physical Demands:

• This position is required to stand, walk, sit, see, use hands, reach, kneel, talk, and hear for extended periods during a shift.
• The position may require lifting items weighing up to 40 pounds.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

• Inside duties occur in a controlled climate with up to moderate noise levels.
• Outside responsibilities vary and may include occasional exposure to extreme heat or cold.