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Security Officer 1 - Dispatcher

Lock Haven, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Apr 2026

💰 $36,533/yr

About the role

Posting Details

Posting Number S367 Classification Title Security Officer 1 Working Title Security Officer 1 - Dispatcher Department Police LH Home Campus Lock Haven City Lock Haven State Pennsylvania Zip Code 17745 Bargaining Unit POA Work Location Home Campus Position Type Staff Temporary/ Permanent Permanent Full-time/ Part-time Full-Time If Part-time, specify percentage (Examples: 0.75; 0.50; 0.25) Benefits

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:

Medical and prescription drug benefits.
Generous retirement plans, two options:
- Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
- State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS)
Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
Paid time off.
Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.

*Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit: http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits.

To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.

Start Time Various End Time Various Hours Per Week 40 hours per week (only for select POA, SPFPA, AFSCME and OPEIU positions) Days Worked (Check all that apply) Varies Salary $36,533.00/annual in accordance with the POA CBA Anticipated Start Date

ASAP

Anticipated End Date

N/A

Position Summary Information

Position Purpose

The Security Officer (Dispatcher) is responsible for ensuring that police and security information is properly disseminated according to police department protocol; obtaining and relaying information; and assessing incident reports and other information to determine trends.
The incumbent logs security and police information and via telephone or radio relays data to University Police officers and staff as needed.

Due to the 24/7 nature of this position, overtime is an essential function with the requirement to work on short notice.

This position is considered an essential personnel position.

Description of Duties

Use a wide range of radio and telephone communication skills, interact with Police Officers, students, staff, visitors and the general public using a variety of interpersonal skills.
Dispatch radio communications with Police Officers as necessary and in accordance to established procedures.
Monitor, respond, and reset fire and security alarms.
Monitor and operate security camera equipment.
Monitor police and security officers’ activity via two-way radio and provide support as needed.
Receive and log information concerning all monitored activities and maintain relevant files.
Issue parking permits, and respond to questions pertaining to parking issues.
Perform other security officer work as needed.
Utilize computer program to obtain vehicle and vehicle operator information.
Log and issue keys to various personnel.
Process parking tickets.
Assign and log battery booster and other police equipment.
Call police and security officers for overtime assignments as needed and contact other campus personnel (tradesmen, custodians, etc.) to make emergency repairs or remove snow/debris, etc.
Provide administrative assistance to sign in and check out personal weapons brought to the office by students, staff, and visitors.
Perform traffic control duties.
Perform event security duties.
Interact with walk-in customers.
Adheres to Lock Haven University Police Department Rules, Regulations and Procedures.