Graduate Assistantship - Public Safety and Campus Security

Number of Positions: 1

Anticipated Date: Immediately

Job Description: Position entails working 19 hours a week for the Office of Public Safety. Tasks will be varied and diverse in nature, but all are related to the Public Safety. The graduate assistant will report to the Director of Public Safety.

Duties include:

Enforcing the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania all policies and procedures of Waynesburg University.

Prevents criminal activity and protects property University-wide, including lots, buildings and surrounding areas.

Controls traffic including the issuance of parking violations to ensure smooth flow of traffic.

Routinely performs foot or mobile patrols to insure security of University or University lots, buildings and property.

Assist individuals whose vehicles have become disabled

Responds to emergency situations on campus and serves as a primary point of contact in the absence of the Director/Assistant Director of Public Safety.

Provides directions and assistance to campus visitors.

Provides escort service for students on an as needed basis for off campus doctor appointments, when Student Services/Health Services/Athletic Training Staff personnel are not available.

Assists in evacuations during fire or bomb threats and provides emergency first aid in the event of injury.

Assists outside law enforcement agencies in securing warrants on campus.

Reports traffic, safety, or security infractions to proper authorities.

Operation and use of telephones/cell phones.

Assist with Event Staff operations.

Support campus Emergency Operations.

Job Qualifications: All interested candidates will need to successfully enroll in a graduate program at Waynesburg University in order to be eligible for the assistantship. This position requires the candidate to be a self-starter, and capable of working with little supervision, must possess strong organizational and communication skills; the ability to work independently and meet established work deadlines; and availability to work evenings, occasional weekends.

Application Instructions: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin immediately. Candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest, and a written statement that articulates how the candidate intends to demonstrate his/her Christian faith through 1.) The Mission of the University, 2.) Integrating faith and learning in the position, 3.) the mentoring of students. Also include the names, addresses, emails, and phone numbers of three references. Include transcripts (copies are acceptable initially).

Apply to:
Human Resources Office
Waynesburg University
51 W. College St.
Waynesburg, PA 15370

email: [email protected]