Safety Officer, 1st Shift

Overview

Position: Safety Officer, 1st Shift

This is a 1st Shift Position. The employee works four ten hour shifts per week, with the standard hours of 6am – 4pm. The employee is scheduled to work every-other weekend (Fri-Mon).

Position Details

Classification Details: FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Position Information: Position Type – Staff, Employee Group – Staff, Time Status – Full-Time, Time Category – Full Time (1560-2080 hours), Annual Hours – 2080, Number of Months – 12, Hours Per Week – 40

Work Dates: July 1 – June 30

Campus: Main Campus (Grantham)

Position Description

Position Summary

This is a 1st Shift Position. The employee works four ten hour shifts per week, with the standard hours of 6am – 4pm. The employee is scheduled to work every-other weekend (Fri-Mon). Position responsibilities include security patrols of campus (by vehicle and on foot), responding to medical and emergency calls for service, opening of administrative and academic buildings, providing safe-ride services, enforcing all University student and employee conduct policies, conducting criminal investigations, community engagement with faculty, staff and students, and engaging with all community members in a Christ-like manner.

Education

Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred: Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Experience

Required: One year of employment in the safety and security services field or emergency services industry. Prior experience working in a higher education setting.

Preferred: 2 years of law enforcement/security experience; 2 years of emergency services experience; First Aid/CPR/AED and Stop the Bleed Certifications; 1 year in a customer-service related field; Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel

Skills, Characteristics Required for Position

• Ability and willingness to serve with Christ-like compassion and humility
• Exemplary interpersonal and human relations skills
• Ability to demonstrate respect for others, and build trust and rapport with co-workers and students including those from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Experience and desire to interface with traditional aged college students
• Ability to manage conflict, to effect conflict resolution and to work cooperatively with the campus community
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks
• Demonstrates commitment to the job, strong work ethic and integrity
• Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality
• Ability to learn and use Department software products
• Ability to become First Aid/CPR/AED/Stop the Bleed trained within the first 90 days of employment
• Valid driver’s license

Special Working Conditions

Must have the ability to mentally and physically perform essential job functions which require walking, prolonged standing, pushing, pulling, stooping, lifting (40lbs), dragging 150lbs 10 feet or more and endure various weather conditions. Willingness to work different shifts, work weekends and holidays, some mandatory overtime required for special events; submit to Hepatitis B immunization or provide documentation of such. This position is essential; employees providing essential services must report to work as scheduled by their supervisor in the event of an emergency closing or delay, regardless of weather conditions.

Driving Requirements

This position requires the operation of a Messiah University owned or leased vehicle and the employee must possess and maintain a current driver’s license, meet the established criteria, and abide by all policies and procedures as presented in the University’s Fleet Vehicle Use Policy.

Duties

Essential Employee – Emergency Only Primary Duties

• Patrol campus via vehicle, bike, or on foot
• Provide physical security services for University facilities
• Act as a resource to students, employees, and campus visitors
• Responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of all parking and permit regulations outlined in the University traffic code, and enforce as necessary
• Conduct active traffic management to ensure compliance with PA vehicle code
• Respond to, investigate, and accurately document crimes reported to the department that occur in or on campus property
• Direct traffic during large campus events
• Respond to and assume operational control of incidents (campus emergencies) to ensure safety of individuals and property. Be first responder for medical calls
• Conduct safety escorts for campus community members
• Act as liaison with outside law enforcement and other community organizations
• Conduct safety & security awareness trainings to University students and employees
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance

Secondary Duties

• Testify at PA Court of Common Pleas, District Justice and campus judiciary/administrative hearings
• Perform dispatch services as needed due to campus needs
• Conduct and assist in the execution of fire drills
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Posting Date: 07/29/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Diversity

Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society. Candidates should articulate why diversity matters to them as persons of faith and in their profession. Candidates will discuss how they will contribute to this vision through teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.

Application Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Resume

Optional Documents

Human Resources: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-5300

Student Employment: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; 717-796-1800 x.2900