Officer Public Safety

Location: Kaufman

Posting Details Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and is minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options.

Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.;
New York City is three hours away.

Dickinson College offers full-time employees a broad range of benefits, including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution;

all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.

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Position Department Public Safety

Job Summary /Basic Function Public Safety Officers are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure living and working environment on campus, enforcement of parking regulations, facilities security and property protection, and emergency response. Officers ensure compliance with the laws and statutes of the Commonwealth and regulations and policies of the College.

Essential Functions:

Provide a safety and security presence on campus by application of conscientious vehicle, foot (andbicycle as appropriate after receiving IPMBA certification) patrol functions on a daily basis.

Respond and investigate crimes reported, vehicle accidents on campus property, medical emergencies,fires, safety hazards and fire and security alarms received.

Enforce applicable state criminal codes, College parking regulations and College regulations and policies. Appear in court or at administrative hearings regarding incidents that occur on college property as needed.

Render public relations services to the College community and campus visitors, assist motorists,conduct escorts and perform traffic duties.

Conduct security and safety inspections of buildings and grounds, open and secure buildings, and perform crime prevention functions.

Complete written incident reports and necessary forms as they relate to law enforcement duties

Represent the Department and the College as needed on various committees at the College or in the community.

Required:

High School Diploma or GEDThis position requires a valid driver's license for the operation of a company owned, rented or leased vehicle.

Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree Must have superior oral and written communication skills and ability to work cooperatively and collegially with diverse populations. Ability to problem solve and make decisions as well as communicate with difficult and/or disorderly persons. Possesses organizational skills and be able to clearly and accurately communicate both verbally and in writing. Should have familiarity with the college environment.

EEO/Diversity Statement:

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.
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