Public Safety Officer Job Williamsport area,Pennsylvania USA,Security

Public Safety Officer

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.

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 $16.50 an hour for 12-hour shifts working 7a-7p.

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

Retirement Benefits:

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

Tuition Benefits:

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

Paid Leave Benefits:

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

Employee Perks:

15% 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.