Safety Officer, 1st Shift Position Available In Cumberland, Pennsylvania

Safety Officer, 1st Shift
Position Type Staff
Employee Group Staff
Time Status Full-Time
Time Category Full Time (1560-2080 hours)
Annual Hours 2080
# of Months 12
Hours Per Week 40
Work Dates July 1 – June 30
Campus Main Campus (Grantham)
Position Description
Position Summary This is a 1st Shift Position. The employee works four ten hour shifts per week, with the standard hours of 6am – 4pm. The employee is scheduled to work every-other weekend (Fri-Mon). Position responsibilities include security patrols of campus (by vehicle and on foot), responding to medical and emergency calls for service, opening of administrative and academic buildings, providing safe-ride services, enforcing of all University student and employee conduct policies, conducting criminal investigations, community engagement with faculty, staff and students, and engaging with all community members in a Christ-like manner.
Education Required High school diploma or equivalent
Education Preferred Associate or Bachelor’s degree
Experience Required One year of employment in the safety and security services field or emergency services industry. Prior experience working in a higher education setting.
Experience Preferred 2 years of law enforcement/security experience
2 years of emergency services experience
First Aid/CPR/AED and Stop the Bleed Certifications
1 year in a customer-service related field
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel
Skills, Characteristics Required for Position Ability and willingness to serve with Christ-like compassion and humility
Exemplary interpersonal and human relations skills
Ability to demonstrate respect for others, and build trust and rapport with co-workers and students including those from diverse cultural backgrounds
Experience and desire to interface with traditional aged college students
Ability to manage conflict, to effect conflict resolution and to work cooperatively with the campus community
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks
Demonstrates commitment to the job, strong work ethic and integrity
Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality
Ability to learn and use Department software products
Ability to become First Aid/CPR/AED/Stop the Bleed trained within the first 90 days of employment
Valid driver’s license
Special Working Conditions Must have the ability to mentally and physically perform essential job functions which require walking, prolonged standing, pushing, pulling, stooping, lifting (40lbs), dragging 150lbs 10 feet or more and endure various weather conditions. Willingness to work different shifts, work weekends and holidays, some mandatory overtime required for special events; submit to Hepatitis B immunization or provide documentation of such. This position is essential; employees providing essential services must report to work as scheduled by their supervisor in the event of an emergency closing or delay, regardless of weather conditions.
Driving Requirements This position requires the operation of a Messiah University owned or leased vehicle and the employee must possess and maintain a current driver’s license, meet the established criteria, and abide by all policies and procedures as presented in the University’s Fleet Vehicle Use Policy.
Essential Employee Essential – Emergency Only
Primary Duties Patrol campus via vehicle, bike, or on foot
Provide physical security services for University facilities
Act as a resource to students, employees, and campus visitors
Responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of all parking and permit regulations outlined in the University traffic code, and enforce as necessary
Conduct active traffic management to ensure compliance with PA vehicle code
Respond to, investigate, and accurately document crimes reported to the department that occur in or on campus property
Direct traffic during large campus events
Respond to and assume operational control of incidents (campus emergencies) to ensure safety of individuals and property. Be first responder for medical calls
Conduct safety escorts for campus community members
Act as liaison with outside law enforcement and other community organizations
Conduct safety & security awareness trainings to University students and employees
Maintain consistent and reliable attendance
Secondary Duties Testify at PA Court of Common Pleas, District Justice and campus judiciary/administrative hearings
Perform dispatch services as needed due to campus needs
Conduct and assist in the execution of fire drills
Other duties as assigned by supervisor

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Posting Date 03/04/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Deadline Diversity Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.
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