Safety officer

Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt, benefits-eligible Campus Safety Officer opportunity.

Haverford Offers Great Benefits :
The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day off), Health Savings Account contribution of $700 for individuals and$1400 for families (no match required), affordable medical plans, and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access. Please visit the Benefits page ( for more information.

Work Location: On-Site

About the Position
Under general supervision, the Campus Safety Officer maintains safety, enforces College rules and regulations, and protects life and property within the College community.
The Officer is primarily responsible for following established operating procedures to control access to restricted areas on campus. The Officer conducts patrols of the campus on foot, vehicle, or bicycle, responding to general calls for service and preparing written reports of activities; locks and unlocks buildings as required; performs communications duties; monitors CCTV and various alarm systems; and dispatches officers, as necessary.

Primary Responsibilities

• Patrol campus and control access to campus based on established protocols
• Greet visitors, students, and employees in a friendly, professional manner
• Respond to routine calls for service
• Provide escorts for students, faculty, and staff as requested
• Provide transportation as needed
• Assist ill or injured persons as needed
• Assist in the emergency evacuation of buildings or areas
• Prepare written reports of work performed
• Respond to traffic hazards or violations that could result in a vehicle being towed and/or booted
• Staff special event assignments, including athletic competitions, move-in day, and commencement
• Attend training regularly and participate in departmental meetings
• Assume an active role in College and departmental quality improvement efforts
• Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned

Line of Report: The Campus Safety Officer reports to the Senior Operations Manager and shift supervisors, and indirectly to the Director of Campus Safety.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Professional Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to be customer service oriented
• Ability to interact professionally, courteously, and effectively with College community members from diverse backgrounds to ensure a positive experience for all on campus
• Demonstrated ability to effectively de-escalate situations to maintain a safe and respectful environment
• Ability to understand written instructions
• Ability to prepare written reports of activities
• Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong active listening and problem-solving skills
• Good decision making and judgment
• Strong service orientation commitment

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety and security practices in a college setting
• Experience in a security, police, EMS, or fire setting

We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet qualifications as described in the job advertisement. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career trajectory, and have skills and abilities gained outside a classroom context, or an equivalent skill set. We encourage you to apply and share how you meet the position’s qualifications.

Special Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain PA Act 12 background checks
• Possession of a valid U.S. Drivers’ License and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check
• Ability to become certified in CPR and First Aid

To Apply : Interested applicants are invited to submit an application, to include a cover letter and resume, through Haverford College's career website via Workday (no other form of application is accepted) is October 6, 2025 . Application review will begin after the deadline has passed. Please email [email protected] with questions about submitting your materials. Should the search committee be interested in pursuing your candidacy, you will hear from them directly. Finalists will be asked to provide three professional references.

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply.

We at Haverford College recognize that we live and work on Lenape land and pay respect and honor to the caretakers of this land, from the time of its first human inhabitants until now, and into the future. We seek to maintain and build upon our current and ever-evolving connections with members of Lenape tribes and communities, in recognition of our intertwined histories and with a goal of moving toward right relationship between the Haverford of today and Lenape peoples.