Patrol/Communications Officer -Part Time Sat and Sun 7:30a-3:30p

Arcadia University • Glenside, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Public Safety Officers perform a variety of tasks that help to ensure the day-to-day safety and security of the Arcadia University Community. Officers interact with the internal and external community during both non and emergency situations. Officers gather critical information while coordinating the emergency response, including working with campus partners, law enforcement, emergency services personnel, etc. Public Safety Officers provide support to many areas of the University including Student Affairs, Facilities, Health Services, Academic Affairs and Athletics. Officers interact with students daily through safety escorts, lockouts and regular patrols. Public Safety Officers are essential personnel and may be required to work during time of school closures, including weather emergencies and holiday breaks. Location: Glenside Responsibilities : The primary responsibility of this position is to help ensure the safety and security of the Arcadia University community by conducting high visibility patrols of the administrative buildings, residential buildings, and grounds of university property, as assigned. Provides security presence in university buildings and facilities; Opens/secures University buildings and facilities according to specified schedules; prevents and detects and reports violations of university rules and regulations. Officers patrol campus buildings and grounds on foot, which includes climbing steps, driving a vehicle, and/or a bicycle and performing security checks as needed, gives directions, provides escorts and provides first aid. Responds to emergency situations including but not limited to security and phone activated alarms, fire alarms, evacuations, illnesses, and injuries, in a timely manner. Completes detailed written incident reports articulating the response and actions taken concerning emergency incidents, incidents that may violate University policies and public safety issues. Provides security services during special events such as Commencement, Open Houses, University weekend events, sporting events, social functions, etc. Monitors access into the Residence Halls and administrative buildings, responds to fire and security alarms. The monitoring shall include CCTV and Emergency Call Box activation. Enforces parking regulations throughout the university parking lots. Issues tickets and regulates campus vehicle and pedestrian traffic to enhance safety and expedite traffic flow. Acts as an information resource to students, visitors, guests, university personnel and incoming callers. Assess department equipment issued to officers and record distribution. Update Information Board and share pertinent information to department members. Supports the University Switchboard after normal business hours. Conducts radio checks with other Officers to ensure Officer Safety. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) in accordance with the Jean Clery Campus Safety Act. This position may have additional responsibilities assigned by the Director of Public Safety. Uniforms, which must be worn while on duty, are provided by the University. Employees provide their own black footwear.

Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to patrol campus buildings and grounds on foot, including stairs, driving a vehicle or bike patrol.
• Ability to remain standing/sitting for an extended period.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work evenings, overnight, weekends and holidays and be flexible for various shifts and schedules.
• There are a select number of campus events, occurring on a yearly basis, that all officers are required to work. In line with Academic calendar, there are select days during the year that time off cannot be granted (i.e., Residence Hall move in day(s), Commencement, etc.)
• Ability to work with all levels of university personnel including students, visitors and University personnel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Applicants must possess a high school or GED diploma.
• Two years' work-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and military and/or security experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of dispatch systems, radio communications, fire systems, CCTV, emergency procedures and switchboard communications is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree, Act 120 (Police Academy) or Fire Academy certification or equivalent preferred.
• EMT/First Responder certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conducting high visibility patrols of the administrative buildings, residential buildings, and grounds of university property, as assigned.
• Provides security presence in university buildings and facilities
• Opens/secures University buildings and facilities according to specified schedules
• Prevents and detects and reports violations of university rules and regulations.
• Patrol campus buildings and grounds on foot, which includes climbing steps, driving a vehicle, and/or a bicycle and performing security checks as needed, gives directions, provides escorts and provides first aid.
• Responds to emergency situations including but not limited to security and phone activated alarms, fire alarms, evacuations, illnesses, and injuries, in a timely manner.
• Completes detailed written incident reports articulating the response and actions taken concerning emergency incidents, incidents that may violate University policies and public safety issues.
• Provides security services during special events such as Commencement, Open Houses, University weekend events, sporting events, social functions, etc.
• Monitors access into the Residence Halls and administrative buildings, responds to fire and security alarms. The monitoring shall include CCTV and Emergency Call Box activation.
• Enforces parking regulations throughout the university parking lots.
• Issues tickets and regulates campus vehicle and pedestrian traffic to enhance safety and expedite traffic flow.
• Acts as an information resource to students, visitors, guests, university personnel and incoming callers.
• Assess department equipment issued to officers and record distribution.
• Update Information Board and share pertinent information to department members.
• Supports the University Switchboard after normal business hours.
• Conducts radio checks with other Officers to ensure Officer Safety.
• Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) in accordance with the Jean Clery Campus Safety Act.
• This position may have additional responsibilities assigned by the Director of Public Safety.

Benefits

• Arcadia offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, generous tuition benefits for employees and their families, retirement benefits, health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED