Public Safety Officer

Wilkes University • Wilkes-Barre, PA

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About The Position

Wilkes University is hiring a full-time Public Safety Officer to provide security for University properties. The role includes interior and exterior patrols, responding to University community members with customer service, enforcing parking regulations in University parking lots, and providing walking or vehicle escorts within a reasonable distance of campus.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, basic computer skills, professional oral and written communication skills, and one to three years of credible experience in a similar position or work environment. The officer must obtain Pennsylvania Act 235 certification within three months of hire and be eligible for CPR/AED certification within six months of hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Eligible for CPR/AED certification within six months of hire.
• One to three years of credible experience in a similar position or work environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Pennsylvania Act 235 certification within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide security for all University properties.
• Conduct interior and exterior patrol operations.
• Respond to University community members and provide customer service.
• Enforce parking regulations within University parking lots.
• Provide walking or vehicle escorts within a reasonable distance of campus.

What This Job Offers

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