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THIS IS A 3RD SHIFT POSITION. The employee works four ten-hour shifts per week. The standard hours are 9 PM to 7 AM. The employee works every-other weekend. Responsibilities include patrolling campus, responding to calls, assisting with lockouts, providing safe ride services, and building positive relationships with members of the Messiah University community.
Education Required
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Education Preferred
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree.
Experience Required
None.
Experience Preferred
One year of employment in the security or social services field. Prior experience working in a higher education setting.
Skills and Characteristics Required for Position
* 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.
* Service orientation.
* Ability to manage conflict, effect conflict resolution, and 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.
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), and endure various weather conditions. Willingness to work different shifts, work weekends and holidays, and 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.
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.
Primary Duties
1. Patrol campus via vehicle, bike, or on foot.
2. First responder for medical, criminal, mental health, and other incidents.
3. Conduct investigations.
4. Lock/unlock buildings.
5. Provide safe rides to students who request them.
6. Enforce parking and traffic codes (ticketing).
7. Build positive working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
8. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
Secondary Duties
1. Direct traffic during large events on campus.
2. Perform dispatch services when necessary.
3. Provide coverage when colleagues call off or request time away.
4. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises: 0 Administrative Staff, 0 Staff, 0 Student Staff.
Posting Information
Posting Date: 08/01/2024
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.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.
Required Documents
* Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
* Resume
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
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