"Campus Safety Officer"

Details

• Posted: 27-Mar-25
• Location: Collegeville, Pennsylvania
• Type: Full-time
• Categories: Staff/Administrative
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Organization Type: Higher Education Institution
• Required Education: High School
• Additional Information: 4 openings available.
• Internal Number: 25007

OVERVIEW

Ursinus College is seeking full-time and part-time Campus Safety Officers (CSO’s) to work an assigned schedule which may include nights, weekends, and holidays. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to work special events, attend mandatory in-service training and staff meetings, as well as be available for overtime when necessary.

Ursinus College CSO’s are non-sworn, unarmed employees tasked with patrolling the 170-acre campus to discourage criminal behavior and interact with all members of the college community to promote a sense of well-being and security and enhance the quality of life on the Ursinus College campus.

Ursinus College CSO’s are expected to be ambassadors for the college and provide exceptional customer service to all members of the college community. Successful candidates will not only show an aptitude for handling emergencies but also demonstrate interpersonal skills, professionalism, and a team-oriented mindset to serve the college community and create a safe environment for learning and growth.

Determination of shift will be based on department needs and is subject to change with reasonable notice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safeguard life and property, and interdiction of criminal activity through high visibility, vehicular, bike, and foot patrol on the campus
• Respond to non-emergency and emergency situations, including alarms, lockouts, medical and mental health crises, and crimes in progress and summon municipal Police, Fire, and EMS assistance when required
• Conduct initial investigations, collect witness statements, photograph scenes, and prepare and submit concise and comprehensive incident reports
• Regulate campus vehicular and pedestrian traffic to enhance safety and expedite flow. Enforce college parking regulations
• Identify, report, and resolve conditions and circumstances that are hazardous to people and property. Inspect buildings and properties for proper maintenance and working order
• Secure and unlock campus buildings in accordance with schedules and procedures
• Administer First Aid and CPR when necessary
• Provide escorts and shuttle transportation to members of the campus community as assigned
• Monitor surveillance camera system and perform dispatcher duties as part of normal duties
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• This position is a Campus Security Authority as designated under the Jeanne Clery Act of 1990

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED and good work history required
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and at least one year driving experience
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle at night and in poor weather conditions
• Proven computer literacy (Microsoft Office Word, Excel)
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills are required
• Must be capable of passing a background investigation including criminal records check
• Understanding of higher education setting and ability to work with persons of diverse cultures and backgrounds

Physical Demands:
• Patrolling assigned areas during all types of weather conditions
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged period, must also be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, kneel, lift and carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds
• Walk up and down stairs throughout the scheduled shift as required
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
• Ability to talk, hear, and walk without assistance
• Ability to report to work for assigned shift and perform required duties for a minimum of eight (8) hours per day up to a maximum of (16) hours per day
• Schedules consist of 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts

About Ursinus College

Ursinus College is a selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students located about 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. With a diverse community of students, it is an expectation of all faculty to contribute to the inclusion, engagement, and success of all students.