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Campus Safety Officer

Eisenhower Institute
Washington, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/31/2026
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Posting Details

Employment Opportunity

Job Title Campus Safety Officer Department Campus Safety Position Summary

Gettysburg College is seeking a full time Campus Safety Officer (CSO) (40 hours per week) to work for Campus Safety. These positions will assist other departmental members in fulfilling the expectations of the organization’s mission.

Hours and days, while scheduled, can vary in accordance with the needs of the Department and the College, to include weekends, holidays, events, required training, and mandatory overtime.

Campus Safety is an unarmed and nonsworn security agency. CSOs are the primary patrol and public contact personnel for Campus Safety, who perform a variety of security / campus safety duties including event security, campus patrol, dispatching services, enforcing law and policy for campus administrative judicial purposes, and protecting the lives and property within the campus community.

Building relationships with the college community is an essential part of CSO duties. CSOs are expected to provide superior service and set a positive example for the college community and fellow campus safety members, and are committed to the concepts of Procedural Justice, focusing on the ideals of fairness, transparency and trust in both process and outcomes. Successful candidates will demonstrate principles of customer service, conflict de-escalation, teamwork, cooperation, kindness, patience, excellent personal character, and community partnership concepts. Treating others with dignity and respect is at the core of Campus Safety’s organizational values.

Existing training and certifications are welcome, and in-house training will be provided.

Salary Level: Campus Safety Officer 2 have a starting salary of $19.00 per hour.

Status: Full Time

Full time CSOs receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance and retirement benefits. To learn more about our benefits, please visit the Human Resources website.

Clery Act Statement: This position meets the Clery Act definition of a Campus Security Authority (CSA). The incumbent is expected to faithfully execute the responsibilities of this role in full compliance with law. The Incumbent shall complete CSA training as assigned by the Clery Compliance Coordinator.

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Strong personal integrity and reliability.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • A demonstrated ability to interact with others in a manner consistent with the high ideals of integrity, leadership, and respect.
  • Willingness and ability to engage with the public and Gettysburg College’s student population with a focus on community and customer service.
  • Willingness and ability to work in all weather conditions and during emergency conditions which may be physically demanding, to include walking patrols or responses on campus.
  • Successful completion of PA Lethal Weapons Training Act (Act 235) certification is required within six months of hire.
  • Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one at time of hire.
  • Ability to pass a comprehensive background check.

Preferred Qualifications

  • At least one year’s previous experience in safety/security, law enforcement, dispatching, uniformed service, or related field, with preference for a higher education campus environment.
  • Demonstrated successful experience working in a fast paced, community-oriented campus safety agency.
  • Previous campus safety experience working on a residential college campus.
  • Strong skills with technology to include radio systems, personal computers and mobile devices, CCTV systems, and alarm systems.

Certification in baton, pepper spray, CPR/AED/First Aid, handcuffing, or other related training.

Special Instructions Summary

Review of application materials will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled.

Posting Number 20101007A EEO Statement

Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.

Posting Specific Questions

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  • * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • CareerLink
    • Craigslist
    • CASE (Council for Advancement & Support of Education)
    • Consortium for Faculty Diversity
    • Diverseeducation.com
    • Frederick News Post – Local Newspaper
    • Gettysburg College Digest
    • Gettysburg College Website
    • Gettysburg Times – Local Newspaper
    • Hanover Evening Sun – Local Newspaper
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Hispanicoutlook.com
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • Indeed.com
    • LGBT in Higher Ed Website
    • LinkedIn
    • Merchandiser – Local Newspaper
    • Monster Jobs (monster.com)
    • Patriot News – Local Newspaper
    • Referral from Gettysburg College staff, faculty, friend or family member
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Women in Higher Ed Website
    • Other Website or Listserv (Please note specific website or listserv below)
    • Other Source (Please note other specific source below)
  • If you noted "Referral from Gettysburg College employee", "Other website or Listserv", or "Other Source" above, please let us know the name of the person who referred you or specifically where you heard about this employment vacancy. (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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