Public Safety Officer

Who We Are:

Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,200 active learners from 26 states and territories and 13 countries comprises a student body that is 31 percent domestic students of the global majority or international, all of whom work with our renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors and concentrations across our 52+ academic programs. Students compete in 20 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internship experiences, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming College has one of the highest endowment-per-student ratios in the country. The institution is a member of the Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges and is recognized by U.S. News as a top 100 National Liberal Arts College and the No. 21 Best Value School. Lycoming College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education for all students. Learn more at https://www.lycoming.edu.

The College proudly celebrates and values the principles of inclusive excellence. In its 2021 Strategic Plan, Lycoming College committed to recruiting more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups. The community works to foster an inclusive campus community and to support the success of all faculty, staff and students. The College recognizes that a community formed of a wide range of backgrounds and experiences benefits all its members and serves to advance Lycoming’s goal of preparing graduates to become ethical, informed, and engaged individuals.

Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.

• Protect people and property while acknowledging the unique identity characteristics and lived experiences of individuals in order to create confidence and authentic relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Perform routine patrols of and through on campus buildings and near off-campus areas on foot and in motorized vehicles (i.e. golf cart. Public Safety vehicle) to provide incident prevention and detect signs of unsafe conditions or criminal suspicious activity in support of the success of all students, faculty and staff.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with all visitors and all members of the campus community in order to foster a sense of inclusion and belonging.
• Respond promptly to investigate and properly document calls for service in accordance with applicable policies and procedures for functions including, but not limited to:
  • Alarms (fire, panic, carbon monoxide, etc.)
  • Assisting with students, employees and visitors
  • Directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic
  • Emergency medical assistance
  • Motorist assistance (vehicle jump starts)
  • Parking enforcement
  • Student, staff, visitor safety escorts or transports
  • Suspicious circumstances
  • Unlock/lock building doors
• De-escalate difficult situations by remaining calm, being empathetic, and maintaining impulse control to resolve matters while ensuring the exercise of authority respects the rights of individuals and groups, identities and lived experiences
• Ensure compliance with College policies and procedures, including parking rules and regulations, and perform appropriate enforcement actions that is in support and service to all students and employees
• Observe and report unsafe hazardous, or unusual conditions.
• Assist local law enforcement, fire, and other emergency service agencies in the performance of duties when requested
• Perform simple vehicle maintenance procedures, such as checking fluids and reporting mechanical or other problems to supervisors
• Perform routine fire safety checks on fire extinguishers per procedures
• Provide Public Safety at special events on campus properties (e.g., Baseball Stadium, Shangraw, etc.,)
• Prepare and submit incident and other reports containing required and pertinent information in a timely and efficient manner per procedures

• Experience in providing organizational safety, security and public safety preferred (significant preference given to experience in safety and Public Safety positions in an educational setting)

• Criminal law and safety codes preferred
• Common fire and safety hazards and use of related equipment
• Techniques and procedures applicable to theft and loss prevention
• Traffic and parking patrol
• Appropriate safety precautions and emergency procedures

• Computer skills essential (knowledge of Microsoft Word; experience using email and internet)
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal/ communications skills required to respond to sensitive situations with diplomacy and tact (e.g. listening, verbal/non-verbal skills) reflecting the utmost respect for all campus community members
• Strong written communication skills to effectively communicate and document required reports.

• Ability to develop and maintain a working knowledge of college polices and procedures.
• Ability to deal effectively with diverse campus groups and individuals under routine or adverse conditions.
• Ability to make quick decisions using sound judgement in emergency situations.
• Ability to memorize details of an incident occurring on campus and write detailed and accurate reports
• Ability to operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices, possess a valid PA driver’s license, and maintain a good driving record
• Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and authentic relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times
• Ability to demonstrate professional conduct in highly sensitive or volatile situations
• Ability to hand multiple, simultaneous responsibilities at all times, most significantly in stressful situations
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures within limits of authority
• Ability to effectively organize, manage and complete concurrent priorities and responsibilities within set time periods

• Incumbent must be able to perform and meet the physical demands required of the job responsibility
• Willingness to wear established departmental uniform while on duty
• Willingness to work various shifts and overtime hours (day, night, weekend, holiday) if requested

• Commitment to fostering an environment of inclusivity and belonging.

• Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work/learning environment that reflects the utmost respect for all individuals, identities and lived experiences.

• Health insurance – Lycoming College offers a wide variety of health plan options available.
• Dental insurance, including orthodontia coverage.
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Life & accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Cancer insurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Wellness program
• Employee assistance program

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% contributions from the College

• Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at Lycoming College
• Free tuition for eligible dependents at over 600 colleges nationwide through Tuition Exchange, Inc.
• Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at the Pennsylvania College of Technology

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave
• 14 holidays per year
• Summer hours

• 15% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacks
• Reduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilities
• Use of the campus recreations center and gym facilities for employees and household family members
• Use of the campus Library