Security Officers (Full-Time, Hourly)

Description

Our ideal candidate possesses a strong desire to serve the community, has earned an associate degree or higher, or has prior experience as a security officer, preferably in a campus setting, and is serious about taking advantage of our outstanding educational benefits (see below)

• The candidate is required to possess or obtain the Pennsylvania Act 235 training and certification

• The position demands excellent organizational skills as well as superior interpersonal skills, and an ability and desire to work closely with all constituencies of the College including students, staff and faculty, in addition to the general public

• Must submit to a background check, and upon conditional appointment, pass a medical examination, drug screen and psychological examination

Responsibilities

The Security Officer is charged with the security of life, limb, property, and equipment within the institution, the enforcement of all institution rules and regulations, and assisting Campus Police Officers in the enforcement of laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Federal Regulations

• Perform routine patrols of the campus by vehicle and on foot. This includes patrols assigned by the Public Safety Command Staff which are listed on our “Directed Patrol” list and posted at headquarters.

• Provide for the necessary reporting of criminal activity

• Document any pertinent interactions and prepare reports in the dept's record management system

• Provide for the security of all campus buildings and property by assisting in the locking of buildings and reporting any circumstances that present a danger to college students, employees, or property

• Direct traffic on College property for related events and emergencies

• Provide a variety of services including but not limited to: medical transports, motorist assists, money escorts, lock/unlock requests, responds to fire safety device activations

• Check for and report all suspicious activity, equipment malfunction, and other irregularities

• Assist with providing security at special events

• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Director, Chief, Lieutenant, Sergeant, or O.I.C

• Requires the ability to work multiple shifts and overtime as deemed necessary to provide coverage for all shifts and special events supervised by the Chief of Police or designee

Benefits

• Tuition Benefit for qualified dependents after a minimum of five years of full-time service for undergraduate education at accredited institutions.    

• Our compensation package includes medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, worker’s compensation insurance, and more.

 

 

 

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED and valid driver’s license. Experience/training in security/safety or law enforcement preferred. Act 235 Lethal Weapons Training or the ability to be certified and community policing and training in de-escalation a plus.

 

 

Application Instructions

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. An equal opportunity employer.

Please provide cover letter, resume and contact information for three references.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Lafayette College does not discriminate, or permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, religion, age, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in any educational programs and activities it operates, including admissions or employment, as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of sex); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (which require that the College not discriminate on the basis of disability); Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin); Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin); the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of age); and other applicable laws and College policies.  Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Director of Educational Equity/Title IX Coordinator.  Copies of relevant policies and procedures can be found at https://sash.lafayette.edu/policies-laws/.