Security Officer - Part Time

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC); Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) is seeking a Part-Time Security Officer for the 3rd shift (11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.), three days per week. Officers patrol the campus, inspect safety equipment, monitor cameras, and respond to emergencies while enforcing campus policies.

Travel between HACC locations may be required and a valid driver’s license is necessary. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, one year of security-related experience, and the ability to pass

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include 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 is required.
• Valid Driver's License and clean criminal history; pass physical agility and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Patrols college campus, conducts safety checks of doors, lighting, and fire extinguishers; monitors surveillance and responds to calls for service.
• Respond to policy enforcement, medical emergencies, and law violations; coordinate with outside agencies as needed.
• Perform armed money escorts as requested to transport college assets.
• Enforce parking and traffic regulations; provide traffic control during events.
• Complete incident reports and other administrative tasks; communicate effectively with staff, students, and visitors.

Skills

Security experience

First responder

Patrol duties

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

PA Act 235 Lethal Weapons with Firearm/Act 120

Valid Driver's License

Job description

This part-time position is for the 3rd shift, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., three days per week

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:$22.00 - $24.00

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: Part-Time (More than 1,000 hours)

If part time, hours per week: Up to 28

Pennsylvania Work Location Requirement: All work, teaching, meetings, and activities related to this position must be performed within the State of Pennsylvania. This position does not offer a remote work option.

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.