Job Description

Location

Danville, KY

Open Date

Feb 04, 2025

Description

Centre College is a premier national liberal arts college that serves approximately 1,400 students and provides a supportive community and a flexible, personal academic path to a meaningful life and career. Founded in 1819, Centre accomplishes its goals in an atmosphere of caring and respectful relationships among faculty, students, and staff. The College has an endowment in excess of $420 million and an operating budget of more than $65 million.

Centre welcomes and supports diversity. The College strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, where individuals can exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences. Please view our Statement of Community.

Located in Danville, KY, the historic, picturesque 150-acre campus is 30 miles from Lexington, in the famed Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky.

Reports directly to the Director of Public Safety and is responsible for providing basic security functions, enforcing campus rules and regulations, conducting fire and safety inspections, enforcing parking and traffic regulations and responding to calls for assistance. This person is a member of the Student Life staff reporting to the Vice President for Student Life through the Director of Public Safety. This position is on a rotating schedule of 4 days per week, 10 hour shifts. This position will be second shift.

Essential Job Functions:

• Enforce all College rules and regulations, as well as, local, state and Federal laws;
• Responsible for building security and periodic building checks;
• Conduct routine fire and safety inspections on campus;
• Investigate and report on incidents, offenses, injury/illnesses and non-injury motor vehicle accidents;
• Patrol the campus on foot and by using various vehicles including bicycles, automobiles and golf carts;
• Conduct fire drills in all residence halls each semester;
• Respond to calls for assistance including unlocks, motorist assists, suspicious and criminal activity and after-hours maintenance requests;
• Maintain the campus fire extinguisher program;
• Communicate with the Danville Police Department regarding crimes occurring on or near campus;
• Enforce parking and traffic regulations;
• Proper maintenance of all department equipment;
• Working special events;
• Demonstrate an appreciation for and sensitivity to a diverse academic community, fostering an inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff from a variety of social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.

Marginal Job Functions:

• Contribute to the overall success of the department by performing all other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college courses preferred.
• Training in inter-cultural competency preferred.
• Related work experience, in the areas of safety and security.
• Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge and Skills

• Good oral, written and interpersonal communications skills.
• Ability to function collaboratively within a diverse and dynamic setting.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, which will include evening, weekend and holiday hours.
• Computer skills necessary.

Physical Requirements:

• Limited pushing, pulling, lifting. Lifting would not exceed 20 lbs.
• Mobility on campus necessary.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Caregiver Support Program and Employee Assistance Program
Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off, Holidays and Sick Time
Holiday Shutdown Period
Staff Education and Development
Tuition Benefit for Dependent Children
Gym Access
Pet Insurance
Free Library Access
Campus Bookstore Discounts
Discounted Norton Center Subscription Packages

Application Instructions

TO APPLY:

Centre College uses Interfolio as their Applicant Tracking Software to review all applications for employment. From the Apply button on the Centre Employment Page, you will be linked to create an Interfolio Account. You will then set up a Dossier Account following the software instructions. For the I am Question, select Other for Staff Openings. Agree to Terms of usage and then Create your Profile. Once your account is set up, you will select your opportunity from your Home Page, Complete Application Questions, Upload Cover Letter, CV/Resume/ and References. Once the application and uploads are complete you will Submit your application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. If you need any assistance with the application process, please contact stephanie.franklin@centre.edu.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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