Safety Officer, 1st Shift

Messiah College; Grantham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Grantham is seeking a Security Officer to ensure safety on campus. The role involves patrols, responding to emergencies, and enforcing safety policies. Candidates should have a high school diploma, preferably with security experience. The position requires individuals capable of working weekends, maintaining confidentiality, and engaging with students in a compassionate manner. Responsibilities include community engagement and conducting safety training sessions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in the safety and security services field preferred.
• Ability to adhere to confidentiality and learn departmental software.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus and provide security services.
• Respond to emergencies and assist with incidents.
• Conduct safety training for students and staff.

Skills

Compassion

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Task prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

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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 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 Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Education Preferred

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Experience Requirements

• 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

Required Skills & Characteristics

• 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.

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
• 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

Diversity & Inclusion

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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Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Resume