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Job description
Lycoming College is hiring a Public Safety Officer!
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.
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 residential liberal arts and sciences colleges and is becoming increasingly recognized for the quality of its experiential programming and for students gaining the skills needed upon graduation in today’s world. Students partner with faculty in doing original research, thrive in a robust program of internships, study abroad in more than two dozen countries, and compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports. Lycoming College’s strong endowment per student provides the foundation to support a first-rate undergraduate education. The College offers more than 100 majors, minors, and concentrations to about 1,100 active learners, including 30% international and domestic students of color. Students represent 25 states and territories and 15 countries.
The College proudly celebrates and values the principle of inclusive excellence. In support of its commitment to establishing an inclusive and equitable campus, Lycoming College seeks to recruit more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups with the recognition that doing so advances institutional excellence.
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 $16.50 an hour for 12-hour shifts working 7p-7a.
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
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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. xzgxqkn A pre-employment criminal background check and motor vehicle record check will occur post offer.
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