Public Safety Officer – Full time

Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a
transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice.

Eastern University is a nationally-recognized
Christian university enrolling approximately 9,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs.
The university’s main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern’s core values of Faith, Reason,
and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service
learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable
education.

Position Description

Eastern University, a Christian university of the liberal
arts and sciences located in St. Davids, Pennsylvania, invites applications for the full-time Public Safety Officer vacancy. A Public Safety
Officer patrols the campus to discourage criminal behavior, provides shuttle transportation, secures buildings, and interacts with all
members of the Community to promote a sense of well-being and security, and enhance the quality of life on the Eastern University
campus.
The position is full-time, 12 months per year, (3pm-11pm Tuesday-Saturday).

Position
Responsibilities

1. Protection of life and property, and interdiction of criminal activity through, high
visibility, vehicular and foot patrol on the campus and maintains log of all patrol activities.
2. Uses Radio/telephone to answer all
calls.
3. Provides Shuttle transportation to Rail Stations, and other areas assigned and maintains log of passengers.
4. Regulates
campus vehicular and pedestrian traffic to enhance safety and expedite flow. Enforces University parking regulations.
5. Responds to
emergency situations, including alarms, medical emergencies, and crimes in progress and summons municipal Police, Fire, and EMS assistance
when required.
6. Identifies, reports, and resolves conditions and circumstances that are hazardous to people and property. Inspects
buildings and properties for proper maintenance and working order.
7. Interacts with the community and visitors, acting as a goodwill
ambassador and rendering assistance where needed.
8. Administers First Aid and CPR when necessary.
9. Investigates crimes, accidents,
and other noteworthy incidents, summoning the assistance of municipal services when indicated, and prepares and submits concise and
comprehensive reports in accordance with procedures.
10. Secures and unlocks campus buildings in accordance with schedules and
procedures.
11. Provides Safe Walk escorts for members of the Community and visitors.
12. Embodies values of caring and compassion,
justice and integrity, competence and affirmation.
13. Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and
respect seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission.
14. This position is a Campus Security
Authority (CSA) and must report any crimes or incidents that may be crimes that are reported to them.
15. Other duties as assigned

Status: Staff, non-exempt, hourly, 40 hours per week, 12 months per
year.

Qualifications

• The Public Safety Officer must possess a High School diploma or GED and
  good work history required. The applicant must possess a valid driver’s license; have a clean driving record and at least one year driving
  experience.
• Must be able to drive safely at night and in poor weather.
• Proven computer literacy (Microsoft Office Word,
  Excel), excellent written and verbal communications skills, are required.
• Must be capable of passing a background investigation
  including criminal records check and a physical and/or psychological examination.
• Ability to follow instructions and get along with
  others.
• The physical demands of this position must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of
  this job. Heavy lifting a must (not in excess of 50 pounds).
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged period of time, must also be
  able to bend, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, kneel, lift and carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision
  abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
• Ability to talk,
  hear and walk without assistance.
• Ability to report to work for assigned shift and perform required duties for a minimum of eight
  (8) hours per day.
• It is essential that the incumbent exhibits and understanding of, and support for, the University’s Christian
  mission.

About Eastern University

Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences
that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, seminary, urban, professional and international
programs. Applicants should have a Christian commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to support the mission and vision
of the university. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of
protected classes encouraged to apply.

Background Checks

Standard University employees are required to
complete the background clearance process. Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening. The
employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit history (for positions that work with the university
finances or alumni funds only), verification of education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency,
immigration status, performance, references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the following position.

Youth
Clearances are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential personnel positions. Employees working with or around
minor age children are required to complete the youth clearance process which includes the following four child protection
clearances:

1) Affidavit;

2) FBI Criminal Record Check;

3) Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse
History Clearance and;

4) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check.

In accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act
153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child Protective Services Law), school employees of Eastern University who will have “direct contact
with children” must complete the background check process prior to employment. Results must be submitted within ten days of
receipt.

Description Disclaimer

This description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work
performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of
the person/people so assigned.

For Staff positions: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable
to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Statement of
Non-Discrimination

Eastern University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity as defined under federal and state
law, and does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, color, creed, disability, national/ethnic
origin, age, disabled veteran/Vietnam-era, Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), or veteran status in its admission policy,
program, or activities, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University-administered programs, or
employment practices and programs.

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