Two Full-Time Security Positions

Wyoming Seminary; Forty Fort (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyoming Seminary seeks two full‑time Security Guards to protect students, staff, and facilities. The roles report to the Director of Campus Safety and Security and require a service‑oriented attitude with strong communication skills.

Shifts run 11:00 am–7:00 pm or 3:00 pm–11:00 pm, with possible weekends/holidays and occasional after‑hours coverage for events. Candidates must pass background checks and meet education/certification requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a police officer, security, or military personnel.
• Act 235 certification required or in progress.
• Understanding of campus security needs and ability to document incidents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security for school operations and events.
• Check doors, windows, facilities, parking areas.
• Identify and assist visitors, students, and staff while enforcing campus policies.

Skills

Police/Security/Military background

Three+ years experience

Incident reporting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Act 235 certification

Tools

Campus security systems

Job description

Founded in 1844, Wyoming Seminary is an independent coeducational preparatory school in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Sem, as it is affectionately called, holds a passion for learning, leading, and serving. Respect, integrity, and responsibility are core values. Through excellent academic, art, and athletic programs, students and teachers are part of a vibrant living and learning community.

Wyoming Seminary faculty and staff are campus leaders, role models, and important mentors for our students as well as one another. Faculty members have a passion for learning, leading, and serving, and are committed to participating fully in campus life. Along with teaching, faculty and staff connect with our community in afternoon extracurriculars, weekend and evening duties, and the advisory program.

In applying for any position, please follow the directions within the job posting. All applicants will hear a response. For any part‑time positions (like coaching or support staff), preference is given to applicants who can serve more than one role at the school.

Wyoming Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school‐administered programs. Wyoming Seminary strives to build a learning environment that reflects the multitude of cultures, religions, languages, backgrounds, identities, and perspectives of our world. As such, we encourage the hiring of faculty, staff, and administrators who represent diversity and connect with our mission, values, and vision.

Wyoming Seminary seeks (2) Full‑Time Security Guards to maintain the safety and security of the students, school staff, and all school‑owned facilities. The successful candidate reports directly to the Director of Campus Safety and Security.

Work Environment and Schedule:

• Work may be performed outside in seasonal temperatures as well as inside of buildings. Available shifts are 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and 3:00pm to 11:00pm and at times could include weekends and holidays.
• Off- hour coverage for sporting events, campus events or open shifts may be requested.
• Shift flexibility is required.

Main Duties:

• Ensures security for school operations and special events.
• Ensures that campus facilities and school community members are secure and safe.
• Keeps alert for people with unusual behavior/attitude around campus.
• Responsible for checking building doors, open windows, fields, vehicles and parking lots.
• Responsible for checking the identity of all visitors when coming on campus while also facilitating guidance for students, parents, and visitors.

Requirements:

• Good communication skills and ability to work well with others; service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to do considerable walking to make rounds of the facility.
• Work requires considerable physical effort or manual dexterity.
• Organized, focused, and able to follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to document incidents on school provided forms.
• Ability to lift and move portable bollards.
• Attend annual training as directed.

Qualifications — Education/Certification/Skills

• Qualification as a police officer, or security guard, or has served in the military.
• Current or recent experience for at least three years as a police officer/security/military employee is required.
• Act 235 certification.
• RLEIA or concealed weapons permit.
• Understands campus security needs.
• Knowledge of using campus security systems.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• NASRO training or equivalent is a plus.

Must be able to pass background checks.

Wyoming Seminary does not discriminate based on color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school‑administered programs. Wyoming Seminary strives to build a learning environment that reflects the multitude of cultures, religions, languages, backgrounds, identities, and perspectives of our world. As such, we encourage the hiring of faculty, staff, and administrators who represent diversity and connect with our mission, values, and vision.