Patrol/Communications Officer -Part Time (Fri-Sat-Sun 3:30pm to 11:45pm)

Arcadia University•Glenside, PA

20d•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. 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

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
Required to complete and pass a criminal background investigation, drug screen and motor vehicle check
This position requires for individual to have and maintain during employment a valid driver's license with no moving violations
Applicants must be CRP/First Aid certified or can successfully complete the certification
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older

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
Providing security presence in university buildings and facilities
Opening/securing University buildings and facilities according to specified schedules
Preventing, detecting, and reporting violations of university rules and regulations
Patrolling campus buildings and grounds on foot, which includes climbing steps, driving a vehicle, and/or a bicycle and performing security checks as needed
Giving directions, providing escorts and providing first aid
Responding to emergency situations including but not limited to security and phone activated alarms, fire alarms, evacuations, illnesses, and injuries, in a timely manner
Completing detailed written incident reports articulating the response and actions taken concerning emergency incidents, incidents that may violate University policies and public safety issues
Providing security services during special events such as Commencement, Open Houses, University weekend events, sporting events, social functions, etc
Monitoring access into the Residence Halls and administrative buildings, responds to fire and security alarms. The monitoring shall include CCTV and Emergency Call Box activation
Enforcing parking regulations throughout the university parking lots
Issuing tickets and regulates campus vehicle and pedestrian traffic to enhance safety and expedite traffic flow
Acting as an information resource to students, visitors, guests, university personnel and incoming callers
Assessing department equipment issued to officers and record distribution
Updating Information Board and share pertinent information to department members
Supporting the University Switchboard after normal business hours
Conducting radio checks with other Officers to ensure Officer Safety
Serving as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) in accordance with the Jean Clery Campus Safety Act
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.

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