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Form of workAbout Franklin & Marshall College:
Franklin & Marshall College is a residential college dedicated to excellence in undergraduate liberal education. Its aims are to inspire in young people of high promise and diverse backgrounds a genuine and enduring love for learning, to teach them to read, write, and think critically, to instill in them the capacity for both independent and collaborative action, and to educate them to explore and understand the natural, social, and cultural worlds in which they live. In so doing, the College seeks to foster in its students' qualities of intellect, creativity, and character, that they may live fulfilling lives and contribute meaningfully to their occupations, their communities, and their world.
Job Description:
Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full-time, Public Safety Security Officer.
Job Details:
- Location: F&M Campus - Lancaster, PA
- Classification: Full-time / Non-Exempt
- Schedule: 40 hours, 6 A.M. - 6 P.M.
- Reports to: Sergeant
- Department: Public Safety
Job Description:
The Public Safety Security Officer is responsible for physical security of persons and property associated with the college. The Security Officer will do so by presenting a visible presence on campus by means of foot and/or bicycle patrol.
Essential Functions:
- Patrol the main campus area on foot or bicycle to serve as a deterrent to crime and to ensure that all college property and buildings are secure and free from hazard. The Security Officer will operate and monitor closed circuit television (CCTV) equipment to perform this same duty.
- Respond to requests for assistance from students, staff, and visitors that may include locking/unlocking buildings and providing escorts for other college departments.
- Assist the Public Safety Police Officer in some aspects of incident scene management such as crowd, traffic, and parking control. They may also be called on to assist responding external emergency resources to appropriate locations on campus.
- Provide a visible, uniformed presence on campus to detect and report security and safety concerns and to facilitate safe and efficient movement of those in the college community.
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Ability and willingness to provide excellent service and to work in a collegial manner with students, faculty and staff, and other constituencies is essential.
- This position requires driving for college business, the successful candidate must possess a U.S. or Canadian driver's license which has been valid for at least two years, have a driving record that is free from excessive motor vehicle violations within the last three years, and have had no convictions in the last 24 months for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- This position works with minors (non F&M students under the age of 18) please review the link below that includes information regarding the protection of minors.
Additional Information:
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, Pennsylvania ACT 153 background clearances, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications.
Franklin & Marshall College strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.
Full-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events. To learn more about our Benefits, please visit our Benefits Page.
Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.
Application Instructions:
All submitted materials must be submitted via this online process. We regret we are unable to accept applications or resumes submitted via mail, email, or fax. As you are submitting your application via this online process, please ensure that you provide an accurate email address. You will then receive an acknowledgment indicating that your application materials have been received. Individuals who need accommodations due to a disability in order to submit an application or attend an employment interview should contact Human Resources at (717) 358-3996.
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