Part Time - Student - Auxiliary Officer (2025 to 2026)
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The opening of Student Auxiliary Officer (SAO) requires honesty, commitment, professionalism, and leadership skills as you will be representing University Police and Public Safety. You will be working outdoors, must be observant, and must report any incidents accurately.
Job Duties
- Conduct parking lot checks.
- Issue parking tickets.
- Conduct security details for events.
- Conduct safety escorts.
- Conduct other similar duties in a department-issued uniform.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Required to work between 10 and 30 hours per week, working day, afternoon, or evening shifts, and may have to work on the weekend.
- Required to be cross-hired with University Park Auxiliary Officer program and work home football games unless excused by a supervisor
Will require the ability to work in an outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
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