Officer

Posting Details

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Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city†by Forbes and minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.

Dickinson College offers full time employees a broad range of Benefits including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.

In our ongoing efforts to support the health of our community, Dickinson College strongly encourages all members of the campus community to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Position Information

Posting Number S01784

Position Title Officer

Working Title

Position Number

Position Type Non-exempt

Division and Department Information

Division Student Development

Department Public Safety

Posting Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Officer position is a armed, sworn campus law enforcement officer.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing a safety and security presence on campus by application of conscientious vehicle and foot patrol;
  
• Responding to and investigating crimes reported, vehicle accidents,medical emergencies, fire and security alarms, and other hazards on college property;
  
• Enforcing applicable state criminal codes, and college policies and parking regulations;
  
• Conducting safety and security inspections of buildings and grounds; opening and securing campus buildings;
  
• Completing written incident reports and necessary forms related to law enforcement duties.
  

Preferred Qualifications
Required:

• A high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver�s license;
  

+ Valid Drivers License: Must have been in possession of a valid operator’s license for not less than three (3) years and the license must have been in good standing without interruption during that time period.

• Prior law enforcement or campus security experience;
  
• PA Act 235 Lethal Weapons training or the ability to obtain this certification within 3 months of hire; superior oral and written communication skills; and the
  
• Ability to work cooperatively with diverse populations.
  
• Successful candidates must also satisfactorily complete psychological testing, a medical exam, drug screening, a criminal history check, and a comprehensive background examination. Must meet the vision standards set by the PA State Police as part of Act 235.
  
• Successful candidate will also be required to complete ACT 153 Clearance.
  

Preferred qualifications:

College degree in an appropriate area of specialization; prior law enforcement or military police certification; experience working at an institution of higher education; supervisory experience.

A valid Driver's Licence is required. Employees (operators) must have been in possession of a valid operator’s license for not less than three (3) years and the license must have been in good standing without interruption during that time period. Yes

Successful candidate will also be required to complete ACT 153 Clearance Yes

This position is considered "Emergency Staff." As such they may be required to report to work even when the college is closed or is operating under a delayed start. Yes

Physical Demands

Work Schedule

Advertised Work Schedule

Varied shifts. Must be available weekends and holidays.

Number of hours/day 8-12

Number of hours/week 40

Proposed Start Date 08/25/2025

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Closing Date

Application Review Begin Date

Is this a Temporary Position? No

Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time

If Full-Time, please specify 12 month full-time (52 weeks)

If Part-Time, please specify Not Applicable

EEO/Diversity Statement

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.