Public Safety Officer
Alleghenycollege-Ibwwjb Cx · Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States
Duties include patrolling the campus on foot and in college-owned vehicles; responding to emergencies and determining the appropriate course of action; responding to calls for service, conducting investigations, and writing reports; monitoring campus buildings, including fire alarm, system trouble alarm, and security video systems; providing security escort and unlock services for students and employees as requested; providing emergency first aid and/or requesting other medical services as needed; attending special events and sporting events; and enforcing parking regulations. Officers must be willing to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, and holidays over three (3) shifts per day.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patrol college-owned or leased property conducting building locks/unlocks, enforcing parking regulations, responding to fire alarms, and responding to calls for service; Complete appropriate reports.
- Enforce Pennsylvania state and local laws as well as college rules, regulations and policies.
- Conduct criminal and traffic investigations on college property and complete the appropriate reports;
- Testify at local and Commonwealth court as well as at college conduct proceedings.
- Assist members of the college community and guests in whatever manner possible in Public Safety related matters;
- Actively participate in community engagement.
- Attend special events and sporting events; Assist with traffic control and crowd control as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, Assistant Director, or supervisor, including but not limited to performing communication dispatch functions and administrative duties.
- Respond to emergencies and incidents in a timely manner; determine the appropriate course of action and notify supervisory personnel, law enforcement personnel, or other members of the campus community as appropriate.
- Provide students and college employees escort services as requested; Transport and escort sick or injured students and employees to and from local hospitals when necessary
- Associate’s Degree preferred, but will consider years of relative experience in lieu of preferred degree.
- Required: Act 120 Municipal Police Officer Training, or its equivalent, such as the Pennsylvania State Police Basic Cadet Training Program.
- Required: Sworn as a Private Police Officer under Pennsylvania Title 22, Section 501, Detectives and Private Police Act.
- Must possess a valid state driver’s license, and CPR/AED/First Aid certifications
- Preferred to have previous law enforcement, military, or security training, with knowledge of crime prevention techniques in a college or university environment
- Preferred to have prior supervisory experience, particularly in the law enforcement field, as officers may be called on to work alone and make decisions, when appropriate
- Must be organized and demonstrate the ability to perform tasks and maintain composure during stressful situations.
- Must have the ability to work well with a diverse group of colleagues and groups.
- High level of customer relations and strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, ever changing environment