Public Safety Officer - Full-time

Lycoming College is hiring a Public Safety Officer!  This is a full-time position within the Office of Public Safety. Public safety officers perform a variety of safety and security-related functions involved in the safeguarding of students, employees, visitors, and campus property. 

Who We Are:

Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,100 active learners from 25 states and territories and 15 countries comprises a student body that is 30 percent domestic students of color or international, all of whom work with our renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors and concentrations across our 40+ academic programs. Students compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internship experiences, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming College has one of the highest endowment-per-student ratios in the country. The institution is a member of the Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges and is recognized by The Princeton Review as one of The 389 Best Colleges. Lycoming College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education for all students. Learn more at http://www.lycoming.edu.

Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.
 

What Will I do in this Role?

• Patrolling and monitoring premises (both on-foot and by motorized vehicle) to prevent and detect signs of criminal, suspicious or unsafe activity.
• Responding, investigating, and properly documenting calls for service in accordance with applicable policies and procedures including but not limited to:
  • Alarms
  • Assisting with students / employees / visitors
  • Directing traffic and parking
  • Parking violations
  • Emergency assistance
  • Protective escorts
  • Suspicious circumstances
  • Locking / unlocking doors
  • De-escalating difficult situations
  • Observing and reporting hazardous or unusual conditions on campus

What are we looking for?

• High School Diploma / GED required
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work and interact with diverse groups of people
• Acting with tact, diplomacy and good judgement
• The ability to respond quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine and take appropriate emergency action
• Strong communication skills
• Preference will be given to candidates who possess experience in security and have had experience working in or living on a residential college campus.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• There is both a day shift and an overnight shift available for this position. 

The position will begin at $15.00 an hour with a retention bonus of $0.50 increase after 6 months and another $1.00 per hour increase after 1 year of service!

What We Offer!

Lycoming College has an excellent benefits package that includes:
Health & Wellness Benefits:

• Health insurance – Lycoming College offers a wide variety of health plan options available
• Dental insurance, including orthodontia coverage
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Life & accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Cancer insurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Wellness program
• Employee assistance program

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 9% contributions from the College

• Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at Lycoming College
• Free tuition for eligible dependents at over 600 colleges nationwide through Tuition Exchange, Inc.
• Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at the Pennsylvania College of Technology

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave
• 14 holidays per year
• Summer hours

• 10% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacks
• Reduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilities
• Use of the campus recreations center and gym facilities for employees and household family members
• Use of the campus Library

How Do I Join the Warrior Team?

Submit a resume and the names and contact information for three professional references.  Application review will begin immediately.  A pre-employment criminal background check and motor vehicle record check will occur post offer. 

Lycoming College proudly celebrates and values diversity!

We are committed to fostering an inclusive campus community supporting all faculty, staff, and students. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and all who are interested in supporting and contributing to our mission. Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.

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