Position Information
Requisition Number 23A151006Position Title Public Safety Officer Position Description
The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff, and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.
The Department of Public Safety invites applications for a Public Safety Officer. The Public Safety Officer supports the educational mission of Rider University and provides the university with excellent customer & community service; protects life and safeguards property; enforces university rules and regulations. Patrols university property and buildings by foot, vehicle, and/or bike; responds to calls for assistance, medical calls, fire, burglary alarms, and emergencies and non-emergencies on campus; completes and files accurate reports.
Position Requirements
This position has been deemed “essential” by the University to ensure the continuation of critical University operations, attend to the needs of students and others, and protect the University's assets during an emergency or when the University has closed or suspended operations. University employees designated as “essential” personnel must remain on duty or report to work as regularly scheduled to avoid interruption of essential services unless directed or permitted to do otherwise, as indicated by their department supervisor.
Position Preferred Qualifications/Experience
Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Sociology or a related field desired but not necessary to apply.
The following training is desired but not necessary to apply for this position: Police Academy Training, NJCUPSA Basic Security Officer Training, Security Officers Registration Act (SORA) certification, Fire Fighter Academy Training or Emergency Medical Technician certification.
A Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Sociology or a related field can be used as a one-year equivalent for one year of public safety or security experience.
About Rider University
The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.
Through reflection and open, respectful dialogue, we develop responsible citizens who demonstrate academic understanding and compassion to grow and serve as leaders in a diverse and global world.
Candidates with a demonstrated commitment supportive of the multicultural needs of Rider University and the surrounding community are highly desired.
Rider University is consistently ranked as a best college by U.S. News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal and The Princeton Review. For more than a decade, Rider has also been recognized in The Princeton Review's Guide to Green Colleges for its sustainability efforts.
Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.
Location Lawrenceville, NJ Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes If yes, # of pounds. 25 - 50 pounds Do the essential functions of this job require long periods of standing? Yes Do the essential functions of this job require walking up stairs? Yes Do the essential functions of this job require stretching? Yes Do the essential functions of this job require bending? Yes Divisional Unit Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Department Public Safety Position Type Full-Time Employment Group Non-Bargaining Work-Year 12 months Work Schedule Must be willing to work flexible schedule that may include working day, evening and overnight shifts, including weekends and holidays. Will also include extra assignments/overtime on short or no notice. Total hours per week (excluding overtime) is 40 ho Open Date 04/19/2023 Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Rider University is committed to diversity. Please provide a statement of your commitment to diversity.
The completion of a background check is required for all new hires.
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