Messiah University
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Student Escort Driver - $8.00/hour
Position Type
Student
Number of Open Positions
Multiple
Department
Department of Safety (2615)
Campus
Main Campus (Grantham)
Supervisor
Liz Williams
Work Period
Acad Yr 2025-26
Hours Per Week
10-20
Duration of Appointment
Fall, Spring
Work Schedule
Hours vary by student's schedule
Position Description
Position Summary
This position assists the Messiah University community members in arriving safely to their intended destinations. The safety escort service was developed to provide a proactive means in promoting personal safety.
Major Preferred
Experience Required
You must possess a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record check.
Must become a college approved driver.
Also any additional training as deemed necessary
Must submit background check clearances for this position
Experience Preferred
Skills, Characteristics Required for Position
Courteous and professional at all times
Be able to follow directions
Must be willing to work designated hours and be committed to the position
Maintain confidentiality of any and all information received
Safe driving; must adhere to campus speed limit, stop signs, turn signals, and appropriate following distance
Must have clean disciplinary record clean of significant offenses
Personal integrity
Dress Code Requirements
As mandated by the Director of the Department of Safety and Dispatch Services
Special Working Conditions
Hours subject to shift work (7p-12a; 8p-1a) and is dependent upon special events and departmental needs which include night work during the week as well as on a rotating weekend basis.
Escort services are conducted between the hours of dusk to dawn.
Background Check Required
Yes
Primary Duties
1. Escorts will be conducted via vehicle, bike, or walking.
2. Drivers report to the dispatch office. They are dispatched from there.
3. The driver will acknowledge the request from dispatch and give an estimated time of arrival
Upon arrival, the driver records the time and mileage for each escort.
4. The driver then drives the vehicle to the requested destination, and records the time and mileage again.
5. Drivers remain at destination until person enters the building or vehicle; and then notifies dispatch they are clear
6. Must maintain consistent and reliable attendance
Secondary Duties
1. Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Deadline
Quicklink for Posting
Position Information
Position Title
Student Escort Driver - $8.00/hour
Position Type
Student
Number of Open Positions
Multiple
Department
Department of Safety (2615)
Campus
Main Campus (Grantham)
Supervisor
Liz Williams
Work Period
Acad Yr 2025-26
Hours Per Week
10-20
Duration of Appointment
Fall, Spring
Work Schedule
Hours vary by student's schedule
Position Description
Position Summary
This position assists the Messiah University community members in arriving safely to their intended destinations. The safety escort service was developed to provide a proactive means in promoting personal safety.
Major Preferred
Experience Required
You must possess a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record check.
Must become a college approved driver.
Also any additional training as deemed necessary
Must submit background check clearances for this position
Experience Preferred
Skills, Characteristics Required for Position
Courteous and professional at all times
Be able to follow directions
Must be willing to work designated hours and be committed to the position
Maintain confidentiality of any and all information received
Safe driving; must adhere to campus speed limit, stop signs, turn signals, and appropriate following distance
Must have clean disciplinary record clean of significant offenses
Personal integrity
Dress Code Requirements
As mandated by the Director of the Department of Safety and Dispatch Services
Special Working Conditions
Hours subject to shift work (7p-12a; 8p-1a) and is dependent upon special events and departmental needs which include night work during the week as well as on a rotating weekend basis.
Escort services are conducted between the hours of dusk to dawn.
Background Check Required
Yes
Primary Duties
1. Escorts will be conducted via vehicle, bike, or walking.
2. Drivers report to the dispatch office. They are dispatched from there.
3. The driver will acknowledge the request from dispatch and give an estimated time of arrival
Upon arrival, the driver records the time and mileage for each escort.
4. The driver then drives the vehicle to the requested destination, and records the time and mileage again.
5. Drivers remain at destination until person enters the building or vehicle; and then notifies dispatch they are clear
6. Must maintain consistent and reliable attendance
Secondary Duties
1. Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Deadline
Quicklink for Posting