Security Officer (Richland)

Job Scope

Responds to emergency or safety and security related concerns. Patrols College and provides first-line response, emergency management and/or law enforcement referral if needed.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. As an essential position may be asked to report for work when the College is closed or delayed in opening.
2. Complete incident reports documenting accidents or safety and security concerns.
3. Distribute employee parking permits.
4. Work varying days / shifts at Richland, Ebensburg, Somerset, or Blair campuses as scheduled.
5. Opening and closing of College building and classrooms as needed.
6. Patrol parking lots and issue citations for violations of the parking policy.
7. Monitor campus for suspicious or dangerous behavior.
8. Assist during evacuation or any emergency circumstances.
9. Attendance at all mandatory meetings.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Direct Reports

• None

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Experience in security or law enforcement preferred.

Computer Skills:

• Able to use or learn computer programs relative to job including Microsoft Office products (Excel, Power Point, Word) and internal systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Criminal background clearance
• Valid PA driver’s license.

Physical Demands:

• This position is required to stand, walk, sit, see, use hands, reach, kneel, talk, and hear for extended periods during a shift.
• The position may require lifting items weighing up to 40 pounds.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

• Inside duties occur in a controlled climate with up to moderate noise levels.
• Outside responsibilities vary and may include occasional exposure to extreme heat or cold.

Additional Notes

1. Please note that employment applications referencing ‘see resume’ or similar phrases are considered incomplete and may not be considered.
2. Please do not call to inquire about the status of your application. Only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.
3. Employment is contingent upon submission and satisfactory review of any background check clearances as may be required by Pennsylvania Act 153. Please refer to our Pre-Employment Background Check Information page for more detailed information.
4. Successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by Pennsylvania Highlands Community College for any position now or in the future.

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College promotes a drug-free workplace.

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.