Job Summary/Basic Function
Join Our Team at Millersville University! The position of Security Officer for Millersville University is responsible for the overall safety and security of personnel, students, visitors, and facilities. These responsibilities may further include the providing of security for residence halls from fire, theft, illegal entry, and other violations of State and campus regulations. May further be required to apprehend and detain suspects when needed. The incumbent in this position is responsible for…
keeping a working knowledge of the criminal justice system, law enforcement procedures, report writing, fire safety, and campus regulations.
Pay Rate: $17.51 per hour plus a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and future:
- Friendly working environment.
- Ranked 29th safest out of 400+ campuses in Pennsylvania by NICHE
- Competitive Salary with overtime options.
- 12-hour shift – (Off every other weekend.)
- State Pension – (Fully vested after 10 years.)
- Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
- Paid time off (holidays, annual leave, sick leave, personal leave).
Health & Insurance Benefits
- Medical and prescription drug.
- Employer-paid dental, hearing, and vision benefits.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- State Employees Assistance Program (SEAP)
- Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.
Why Millersville?
Nestled in beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University is a proud member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. We’re known for:
- Strong student-faculty connections
- 70+ undergraduate and 24 graduate programs
- A stunning campus and vibrant community
- Outstanding job placement for graduates
With over 66,000 alumni across the globe, our impact is far-reaching—and growing.
Our Mission & Values:
At Millersville, we live by our EPPIIC values of Exploration, Public Mission, Professionalism, Inclusion, Integrity, and Compassion.
We are deeply committed to Inclusive Excellence—creating a welcoming, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We believe diversity is a strength, and we actively seek individuals who bring unique perspectives and experiences to our community.
Equal Opportunity for All:
Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assigned duties of the officer may vary according to the shift, day of the week, and placement in the academic year.
- Provides:
- security coverage and crowd control at special events or as needed.
- visitors with campus information.
- transportation to medical facilities as needed and appropriate.
- emergency first aid, CPR if need arises.
- security escorts to members of the campus community during designated time periods upon request.
- preventive maintenance to assigned vehicles.
- Assists motorists with directions, lockouts, and battery jumps.
- Assists in community service or crime prevention education programs.
- Directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic to assure compliance with the laws of the Commonwealth and provide for safety of the general campus community.
- Places and retrieves directional equipment and vehicle booting devices.
- Issues parking warnings and tickets as directed by supervisor.
- May be required to:
- assist in searches of persons or facilities.
- testify in court as appropriate.
- monitor communications, fire and intrusion alarm systems and dispatch appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Written documentation of all activities must be prepared.
- Completes appropriate departmental forms.
- Regular training in the use of computers, security software, telecommunications equipment, and alarm monitoring shall be required.
- Monitor Close Circuit camera systems.
- Monitor doors access systems.
- Monitor Fire and intuition alarms.
- Ensure that everyone in the building is displaying identification.
- Work/monitor special events.
- Make physical checks of the inside and outside of the building.
- Enforce polices specific to the building or event, such as no smoking.
- This job description shall not be construed to imply that these are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents shall follow any other reasonable instructions and perform related duties as may be required by their supervisor, and/or the lead officer (OIC).
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Valid PA driver’s license.
- Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
- CPR/First Aid/AED certification within one-year probationary period.
- Commitment to inclusive practices and working with diverse populations.
- Successful interview.
- Successful completion of three background checks.
- Successful completion of employment physical.
- May be required to take additional training upon the request of supervisor and depending upon job assignment.
- Must demonstrate ability to work with the public under stressful and emergency situations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with diverse groups at social, cultural, and athletic events.
- Evidence working with college-age population.
- Parking and crowd control experience.
Job Description
Essential Functions
Please Note: These duties are to be performed with or without an accommodation. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Ability to work in person on campus.
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
- Ability to sit for long lengths of time.
- Extensive writing and verbal communications skills.
- Basic and advanced math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, percentages, formulas, equations).
- Understanding of written directions.
- Must be able to lift/carry/pull up to 50 pounds and push over 50 lbs. daily with and without assistance.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.