What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend Safety Officer position at Haverford College?
Haverford College invites applications for our part-time (16 hours per week), non-exempt, Weekend Safety Officer opportunity.
Work Location: Haverford College
About the Position
The Weekend Safety Officer is a non-sworn employee of the college, who is assigned to protect the safety and security of the members of the community. The Weekend Safety Officer will primarily work from 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Saturdays and Sundays, with the opportunity to work occasional additional shifts.
Primary Responsibilities
- Preserve the life and property of campus by responding to reported incidents and crimes
- Proactively patrol the College grounds and building
- Enforce college rules and regulations
- Act professionally and courteously when interacting with members of the community
- Provide services to the Haverford College community, including (but not limited to) parking regulations, escorts and lockouts, safety hazards reporting, and notification of supervisors
- Perform dispatch duties when required
- Provide complete and accurate reports
- Other duties as assigned
Line of Report: The Weekend Safety Officer reports directly to the Supervisor on duty and the Operations Manager and has no direct reports.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Ability to pass a thorough background investigation- must not have any felony or misdemeanor convictions
Professional Competencies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated good judgment
Preferred Qualifications
- College education
- Act 120 or Act 235
We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification in the job description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career trajectory, such as having skills and abilities gained outside a classroom context, or an equivalent skill set. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.
Special Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain PA Act 12 background checks
- Possession of a valid U.S. Drivers’ License and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check
- Please note that this position requires considerable walking, including during inclement weather conditions. The ability to see, hear, and respond immediately to a situation that may occur is critical.
To Apply: Interested applicants are invited to submit an application, to include a cover letter and resume is March 23, 2025. Application review will begin after the deadline has passed. Please email recruiting@haverford.edu with questions about submitting your materials. Should the search committee be interested in pursuing your candidacy, you will hear from them directly. Finalists will be asked to provide three professional references.
Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply.
We at Haverford College recognize that we live and work on Lenape land and pay respect and honor to the caretakers of this land, from the time of its first human inhabitants until now, and into the future. We seek to maintain and build upon our current and ever-evolving connections with members of Lenape tribes and communities, in recognition of our intertwined histories and with a goal of moving toward right relationship between the Haverford of today and Lenape peoples.
