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Wilkes University

Public Safety Officer

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A Campus Security Officer provides security for property at university and school campuses. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.

$40,713 / year median in Pennsylvania

+9% projected growth

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Wilkes University invites applications for the full-time position of Public Safety Officer. The Public Safety Officer provides security for all University properties. The Public Safety Officer provides security functions via interior and exterior patrol operations; customer service response to University community members; enforces all parking regulations within University parking lots; provides escorts (walking or vehicle) within a reasonable distance of campus. The ideal candidate will be and/or have: Act 235 certified in the State of Pennsylvania within 3 months of hire A high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent A valid Driver's License Eligible for
C.P.R /A.E.D.
Certification within 6 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 Information on the Wilkes University Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be viewed at: https://www.wilkes.edu/campus-life/safety-security/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report.aspx To apply, visit https://wilkesuniversitycareers.applicantpro.com/jobs/ . Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae and three references. Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.