Security Officer 1 - Dispatcher

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• For full consideration, applications must be received by April 26, 2026.
• Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process.
• Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.

Posting Number S367

Classification Title

Classification Title Security Officer 1

Working Title

Working Title Security Officer 1 - Dispatcher

Department

Department Police LH

Home Campus

Home Campus Lock Haven

City

City Lock Haven

State

State Pennsylvania

Zip Code 17745

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit POA

Work Location

Work Location Home Campus

Position Type

Position Type Staff

Temporary/ Permanent

Temporary/ Permanent Permanent

Full-time/ Part-time

Full-time/ Part-time Full-Time

If Part-time, specify percentage (Examples: 0.75; 0.50; 0.25)

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.
• 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.

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

End Time

Hours Per Week 40 hours per week (only for select POA, SPFPA, AFSCME and OPEIU positions)

Days Worked (Check all that apply)

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.

Decision Making

N/A

Fiscal Responsibility

N/A

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Minimum Requirements Profile

Valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operators License

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to perform traffic control…