Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Public Safety Department invites applicants for the vacant Security Officer (part-time, temporary) positions.

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

The shifts available are 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.

The members of the Department of Public Safety are committed to enhancing the university experience by maintaining a safe, orderly and inviting environment for our students, employees and guests to study, work and enjoy all of what the university has to offer. In partnership with our community, we are committed to being campus guardians and serve our community by treating all with respect, compassion, and fairness.

All security officers are responsible for providing security services to the university community and for the protection of state property. To help maintain the safety and wellbeing of our campus community, Security Officers are responsible for active patrol of our campus property. This includes all residence halls, academic buildings, parking garages, and campus grounds.

The ideal candidate possesses a firm understanding of the role of security in a university environment. A successful candidate must embrace the concept of fair and impartial enforcement with respect to the rights of others. The ideal candidate must have the ability to work under varying weather conditions; The ability to remain alert and to act quickly and calmly in emergencies; demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills; demonstrated ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to enforce violations of the student code of conduct fairly while maintaining a respectful demeanor.

This position is deemed "essential" and must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings of the university due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances or other reasons.

Responsibilities Include:

• Maintain a high-visibility presence through daily foot and bicycle patrols
• Ensure the security of academic, athletic, and dining facilities
• Engage with the campus community continuously to foster a safe environment
• Answer phone calls, both emergency and non-emergency, transfer calls to the appropriate department and provide information on university events, policies and procedures
• Monitor closed circuit camera system
• Handle callers and walk in traffic in emergency and non-emergency situations in a problem-solving way that projects a positive image
• Detect and limit all contraband from entering the residence; make sure all students and their guest present valid picture identification upon entering the residence halls and conduct periodic floor checks during assigned duty shifts
• Enforce university parking regulations; provide security for special events
• Assist in medical emergencies, fires and fire drills
• Other duties as assigned

• GED or high school diploma
• Must have a clean criminal record
• Ability to use computers and electronic handheld devices

• Experience in the security or law enforcement fields
• Experience working in a campus community or similar environment such as parking or crowd control

Salary is dictated by the PASSHE Officers Association (POA) collective bargaining agreement.

There is a shift differential of $1 per hour available for second and third shift assignments.

Candidates must apply online at Documents for Consideration

To be considered as an applicant for this position, you must submit the following:

• Resume
• A list of three references with contact information

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.

In accordance with applicable collective agreement, this posting may be closed without notice upon receipt of a sufficient pool of qualified candidates.

Due to the nature of the position, employment visa sponsorship is not available.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background checks.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advance West Chester University’s educational mission. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer.

Email hrs@wcupa.edu for questions regarding the application process.