Casual Security and Communications Officers

Gettysburg College is seeking casual part-time Security and Communications Officers to serve within our Office of Campus Safety and Security. You will have the chance to work with other professionals in an environment designed to enhance your interpersonal relationships and knowledge of safety and security operations while maintaining a high quality of life on campus for our student body.

These positions perform a variety of security duties from event security, dispatching services, enforcing laws and campus rules to protecting the lives and property within the campus community. Given we place a high emphasis on Community Policing and customer service, previous experience in retail, restaurant, or any other area where the primary goal is unparalleled service and support for community members is required. An additional plus would include a background in safety and security principles and practices. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities and a willingness to interact with both the general public and our diverse student population are essential.

Demonstrated abilities to: exercise good judgment under extreme circumstances, be courteous and understanding in dealing with a diverse public, tolerate exposure to weather conditions and the physical requirements of the position duties, and communicate verbally and in writing with an attention to detail. Part-Time Security Officers provide a variety of services to supplement the Department's existing operations which include dispatching within the communications center, working special college sponsored indoor and outdoor events, and supplementing patrol shifts during staffing shortages as a result of vacations, illnesses, etc. We provide services on a 24/7 basis so candidates must possess the availability to work a variety of hours in support of these operations. Applicants must have a valid Pennsylvania driver's license, or the ability to obtain one.

Submit a Gettysburg College application, available on-line, for employment to Human Resources, Pennsylvania Hall, first floor, Gettysburg College, Box 2443, Gettysburg, PA 17325.

Application closing date: Review of application materials to begin immediately. Positions will remain open until filled.

Salary level: A (Casual, On-call)

Status: Part-time, Support Staff

Shift, weekend, and holiday required.

Gettysburg College is committed to creating a more diverse community; as part of that process, the College encourages candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. For additional information, please call 717-337-6202.