Rider University seeks a Public Safety Officer in the Department of Public Safety at our Lawrenceville campus.  Among the primary responsibilities will be conducting a systematic patrol of buildings and grounds to protect the contents, occupants, and visitors; instantly responding to alarms, evaluating situations, advising the supervisor, and documenting the situations; regulating traffic and parking; advising facilities of all malfunctions through computer generated work orders; and documenting and securing all lost and found items.

Successful candidate must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, a college degree is preferred.  Additional requirements include: a minimum of one year law enforcement, security, military or firefighting experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; be at least 21 years of age; must have, or be willing to obtain within one year, CPR and First Aid certification; demonstrated ability to work well with others and under both direct and indirect supervision; excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure; a high degree of dedication, honesty, and integrity; computer literacy; good physical condition and stamina;  valid driver’s license which is in good standing; and willingness and ability to work flexible hours and voluntary and involuntary overtime. A minimum of two years’ security training with police training and first responder or EMT certification preferred. 

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. 

The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment supportive of the multicultural needs of Rider University and the surrounding community are highly desired.

Rider University has once again been included as one of the nation’s best universities by US News & World Report 2019 and remained in the top tier in the Regional Universities – North category at number 35. Additionally, The Princeton Review named Rider among its “Best 382 Colleges” in the nation. Both publications have ranked the University favorably in their respective surveys for more than a decade.

To apply for position no.151027, please visit RiderHires at
http://rider.peopleadmin.com/postings/6236

         
Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicap/disability, Vietnam-era/disabled veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other non-job related criteria.