Public Safety Officer (Casual)
- Employer
- Bucknell University
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jun 17, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Safety & Security
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Part Time
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Public Safety Officer (Casual)
Job No: 497069
Position Type: part-time
Location: Lewisburg, PA
Categories: Public Safety
The Public Safety Department at Bucknell University is accepting applications for casual Public Safety Officers. These positions will work on a team of dedicated professionals and will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all University property and community members, both on and off campus. These are casual, non-benefits eligible positions. Individuals will be hired as needed.
Officers are required to participate in on-going job-related training and development activities. Officers must work a flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, and holidays, over 3 shifts.
Job duties include:
- To know and enforce all university policies and regulations and
local and state laws.
- Patrol by foot, bike, or vehicle University properties,
surrounding areas and neighborhoods as assigned, in an effort to
prevent incidents.
- Possess and maintain Act 120 certification in accordance with
PA law.
- Properly and safely carry and use, when necessary, various
security devices.
- Respond to emergencies and incidents in a timely manner;
determine the appropriate course of action and notify law
enforcement officials or other members of the campus community as
appropriate.
- Promptly provide emergency first aid and/or request other
related medical services as needed.
- Support the crime prevention and safety mission on
campus.
- Gather and compile information, write reports, and disperse to
appropriate parties for criminal, fire, incident, or accident
investigations, or for medical or hazardous conditions.
- Enforce campus traffic and parking regulations; issue tickets
and/or citation or warnings as necessary.
- Provide students and employees escort services as requested.
Respond to requests in a timely and courteous manner.
- Transport and escort sick or injured students to and from
Student Health Services or local hospitals when
necessary.
- Respond to a variety of alarms such as fire, burglary, and
other supervisory alarms. Assist in conducting alarm testing and
evacuation drills. Respond to other types of alarms.
- Cross-train and serve as communications officer as necessary.
In this capacity, monitor alarms, emergency telephone systems,
closed circuit television, and dispatch Public Safety staff as
needed.
- Maintain traffic details and crowd control for special
events.
- Lock and unlock campus buildings.
- Maintain daily logs, reports, incident cards, and
forms.
- Assist members and guests of the University in whatever manner
possible in Public Safety related problems and issues. Attend
training classes and departmental meetings as required.
- Assist local law enforcement and fire agencies in the
performance of their duties.
- Provide on-the-job training to co-workers as requested. Regular
attendance is required.
Minimum Qualifications: - Possess PA Act 120 certification; Act 2; or Act 120 equivalent
(POST Academy).
- Possess or be able to obtain a valid PA vehicle
license
- Demonstrate good written and oral communication
skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to interact sensitively and effectively
with members of an academic community.
- Must be available to work weekends and some
holidays.
- Must be able to reach campus within 30 minutes of driving time
in the event of an emergency.
- Must be able to maintain Act 120 standards including
vision.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required background checks as well as a drug screen, physical, and psychological exam.
Physical Demands:
The Public Safety Officer occasionally will be required to lift, move, push, pull, or carry materials weighing from 20 to 50 lbs. Regular walking, biking, and driving is required. Must be able to run, bend, lift, and climb as required. Must be able to quickly respond to critical incidents.
To apply, visit https://careers.bucknell.edu/en-us/job/497069/public-safety-officer-casual jeid-d9413ff7ff85c844bdf0b8b7cb150b4b
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