24-102 Security Officer (Two Vacancies) - Public Safety Department

Salary: $34,718.00 Annually
Location : West Chester University, PA
Job Type: Regular / Full-Time
Job Number: 24-102
Department: Finance & Administration
Division:Public Safety
Opening Date: 02/18/2024
Closing Date: 3/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Summary
Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Public Safety Department invites applicants for three vacant full time Security Officer positions. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
As part of the Finance and Administration Division at West Chester University, the members of the Department of Public Safety are committed to enhancing the university experience by maintaining a safe, orderly and inviting environment for our students, employees and guests to study, work and enjoy all of what the university has to offer. In partnership with our community, we are committed to being campus guardians and to serve our community by treating all with respect, compassion, and fairness.
All Security Officers are responsible for providing security services to the university community and for the protection of state property. To help to maintain the safety and wellbeing of our campus community, Security Officers are responsible for active patrol of our campus property. This includes all residence halls, academic buildings, parking garages, and campus grounds.
The ideal candidate possesses a firm understanding of the role of security in a university environment. A successful candidate must embrace the concept of fair and impartial enforcement with respect for the rights of others.
Responsibilities include:

• Answer phone calls, both emergency and non-emergency, transfer calls to the appropriate department and provide information on university events, policies and procedures.
• Monitor closed circuit camera system.
• Handle callers and walk in traffic in emergency and non-emergency situations in a problem-solving way that projects a positive image.
• Detect and limit all contraband from entering the residence; make sure all students and their guest present valid picture identification upon entering the residence halls and conduct periodic floor checks during assigned duty shifts.
• Enforce university parking regulations; provide security for special events.
• Assist in medical emergencies, fires and fire drills.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position is deemed "essential" and must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings of the university due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances or for other reasons.
Minimum Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma
• A valid driver's license
• Must have a clean criminal record
• Ability to use computers and electronic handheld devices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the security or law enforcement fields
• Experience working in a campus community or similar environment such as parking or crowd control
• Ability to work under varying weather conditions
• Ability to remain alert and to act quickly and calmly in emergencies
• Demonstrated excellent customer service and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to enforce violations of the student code of conduct fairly while maintaining a respectful demeanor

Special Instructions
There is a shift differential of $1 per hour available for second and third shift assignments.
Candidates must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Electronic submission allows for resume attachments (required).
Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU's educational mission. The University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer encouraging diversity. Women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background checks.
WCU proudly offers comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, generous retirement plans, many wellness programs, a tuition waiver for self and family members, and training, development and advancement opportunities.

• On the first working day, new employees are eligible to enroll in medical, prescription, dental and vision benefit plans. Medical and prescription drug coverage includes PPO health, prescription drug, and hearing coverage.
• Dental and vision coverage is offered at no cost to employees.

• The Healthy U Wellness program rewards participants with reduced health care premiums and provides tools and resources to maintain good health.
• Flexible spending accounts allow employees to withhold income from their paychecks before taxes for reimbursement of approved medical and dependent care expenses.
• A University mission to support employee personal and professional growth.
• PASSHE tuition waiver lowers the cost of college expenses.
• Leave and time-off benefits include generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays.
• Choice of two group retirement plans with generous employer contributions.
• Voluntary retirement plans offer two additional options to save and invest money for retirement and are available to all employees upon their date of hire.
• Group life insurance is provided at no cost to all permanent employees.
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance (LTD) and voluntary group life and personal accident insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) are available to employees.
• State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) provides a wide range of free services including counseling, legal, and financial services.

The employee group for this position is Security, Police, and Fire Professionals of America (SPFPA).
For additional benefit details please see the PASSHE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAGE .
Theinformation is provided for general purposes only. Legal Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies that may arise. Benefits, benefit levels, and eligibility rules are subject to change. The benefits described are available to most employees; however, certain eligibility requirements must be met.