Part-Time Public Safety Officer (Day Shift)

Who We Are

The Department of Public Safety at Swarthmore College is dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment. Our mission is to instill personal responsibility and accountability for the rules and regulations of the College and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Essential Responsibilities

• Patrol the campus on foot, by motor vehicle, or bicycle to deter criminal and traffic violations, detect safety hazards, facilitate the safe movement of traffic, detect and investigate criminal activity, and provide general assistance to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Observe and report unsafe conditions, such as fire and safety hazards, lighting outages, and security violations.
• Promptly respond to reported incidents and calls for service and take appropriate action in the context of the situation and within the guidelines contained in the department’s Standard Operating Guidance and Field Training program.
• Immediately respond to building fire alarms or to areas within buildings that are protected by intrusion, panic, sprinkler, or other assistance alarm equipment.
• Immediately respond to fire and medical emergencies, investigate, and request fire/EMS department support as needed.
• Document complete and accurate reports concerning incidents and calls for service, including the investigation and conducting of interviews to ensure thorough reports of criminal acts, vehicle, and pedestrian accidents, complaints from community members, injured persons, suspicious activity, etc.
• Consistently enforce campus traffic safety and parking violations.
• Provide escorts and protection as assigned for students, employees, dignitaries, and movements of hazardous or highly valuable materials, and provide crowd control management duties at public events and direct motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic when large crowds attend special events, and other job-related duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of three years of experience in the security, public safety, law enforcement, and communications field, preferably in a college or similar environment and/or experience in a busy office setting in a call-taking environment or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to operate motorized vehicles.
• Excellent oral, written, and verbal communication skills to convey clear and concise information to management, the general public, staff, and students, such as giving directions, writing reports/incidents, explaining policy and procedures, and encouraging others to comply with requests.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of experience in the security, public safety, law enforcement, and communications field, preferably in a college or similar environment and/or experience in a busy office setting in a call-taking environment or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to operate motorized vehicles.
• Excellent oral, written, and verbal communication skills to convey clear and concise information to management, the general public, staff, and students, such as giving directions, writing reports/incidents, explaining policy and procedures, and encouraging others to comply with requests.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree.
• PA Act 235 Certification or PA Act 120 Certification.
• De-escalation certification, mental health first aid certification.
• APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 certification.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to: sit or stand for long periods of time; walk, run, climb, bend, stoop, and lift weights proportionate with the need to perform medical assistance; wear a uniform and equipment; and operate a motor vehicle.
• Lifting, pulling, or pushing heavy objects up to 40 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching.
• Must be able to traverse all types of terrain, including up and down hills and on off-road uneven surfaces.
• See objects in detail under various conditions (i.e., at night, up close, far away, and peripherally).

Working Conditions

• The position requires the Community Resource Officer to be exposed to environmental factors such as inclement weather, extreme heat and cold, and hazardous materials.
• Based on College necessity, shift schedules changes may result and overtime may be required.
• Required to be available to work during inclement weather or other emergency situations, even if the campus has otherwise canceled operations, in order to ensure continuous protection of the college community.

What You Will Get

• You’ll work at one of the world's most renowned liberal arts Colleges, with incredible benefits, a stunning 420-acre campus, and a collaborative work environment.
• Join a team of passionate, creative people who work hard and have fun supporting the College students, faculty, and staff.
• We want to hear from you if you are excited about this role!

Application Information

• To apply, submit applications with an uploaded resume.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the job has been filled.
• The pay for this position is $24.34 per hour, which represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting.

Background Clearances Required

• Act 153 Clearance Required By Position.
• MVR Clearance Required By Position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Swarthmore College is committed to creating a culture of respect and inclusion so that every member of our community feels a sense of belonging. We actively seek and welcome candidates with diverse perspectives and experiences, exceptional qualifications, and a demonstrable commitment to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any identity or characteristic protected by law or College Policy.