Student Employment
Positions Currently Available
The Safety & Security Department is organized to
provide law enforcement response, crime prevention education, and
security services to the campus community on a 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week, 365 days a year basis. The Department also works closely with the
Wooster Police Department, Wooster Fire Department and other College
offices to provide such services and resources to the Wooster
community. The office is located on the corner of Beall Ave. and Wayne
Ave. and is staffed 24 hours a day, by a full-time staff of
professional dispatchers.
The College Safety & Security Department is comprised of a
patrol force of seven full-time officers and more than 20 student
officers. These officers have primary responsibility for all law
enforcement efforts on the College campus. Many of our Officers have
completed the Ohio Peace Officer training. Once hired by the College,
they must complete a minimum of 120 hours of training on particular
issues related to being a Security Officer on the College of Wooster
campus.
The Safety & Security Office is also complemented by student
workers who are employed as Student Patrol Officers. These students
work in conjunction with the full-time Officers to carry out a
pro-active philosophy of high visibility and reduction of the
opportunity for crime. These students provide visible patrol, acting as
eyes and ears for Security. They serve as walking escorts, monitor
building security, conduct building walks, and other crime prevention
programs. They will also make checks of emergency equipment, e.g.
emergency phones and fire extinguishers.
The personnel of the Safety & Security Office strive to serve the
College of Wooster Community and welcome students, staff, faculty and
visitors at any time.
We provide several different positions to students,
choose each position listed for a detailed position description.
Student
Patrol Officer
Primarily responsible for patrolling the campus. Both
inside buildings and out. Assisting the full-time staff in detecting
crime, being visible on campus to deter crimes from occurring.
Student
Building Monitor
Primarily responsible for patrolling and monitoring
access to assigned buildings. Creating a safe environment for students
to work and study in.
Student
Supervisor
After working for Security for at least one semester,
each staff member has the opportunity to apply for a supervisor
position. Primarily responsible for overseeing the student staff,
including hiring, scheduling, training and monitoring each members
progress. Works closely with the Security Office staff in maintaining
proper records of each student staff member.
We are your Safety & Security Office; we exist to
serve you and we welcome your involvement and cooperation
