Armed Public Safety Officer

Responsibilities

• Patrol duties: Armed first responder to all emergencies on campus to protect life and property.
• Responds to calls for service.
• Conducts preliminary investigation and writes thorough and detailed incident reports.
• Contacts local law enforcement as necessary.
• Responds with local law enforcement, fire and EMS to all emergencies occurring off campus at Quinnipiac owned properties.
• Conducts preventive patrols and makes routine security checks of all off campus buildings and structures.
• Detects and investigates criminal activity on university property.
• May detain persons who have committed offenses and turn custody over to local law enforcement.
• Conducts parking enforcement, issues citations, and tows vehicles as necessary.
• Campus Security Services:
• Conducts security patrols of all Quinnipiac properties 24/7, year-round.
• Patrols are made primarily by vehicle. Walking and bicycle patrols are also performed.
• Answers all alarm calls.
• Sets/resets alarms.
• Manages building access control.
• Makes reports of unsafe building and grounds maintenance issues to Facilities Department.
• Serves as emergency notifying agency for facilities related issues after business hours.
• Assists community members, guests and visitors needing help or support.
• Provides security and crowd management services at special events such as athletic events, move-in, and graduations.
• Provides escorts and dignitary protection.
• Performs other duties as directed by Chief of Public Safety or designee.
• Residential Life/Student Affairs:
• Responds to all reported disturbances, emergencies, and suspicious circumstances in the residence halls.
• Affords assistance to Residential Hall Directors with uncooperative or confrontational residents and unregistered guests.
• Affords assistance to Residential Life staff with enforcement of housing policies.
• Performs room and/or vehicle searches as authorized by university policy.

Qualifications

• The Armed Public Safety Officer must be a retired law enforcement officer from a local, state, or federal agency. If not retired, the applicant must have served as a law enforcement officer for an aggregate of at least two years and separated from service in good standing.
• Current State of Connecticut Pistol Permit.
• Ability to obtain Connecticut State Police Approved Armed Security Guard Firearms Permit (Blue Card).
• Basic computer skills required.
• Candidate must pass extensive background investigation including check for criminal history and psychological exam.
• Candidate must pass physical exam and drug test.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal and human relation skills required.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment and common sense appropriate to the related circumstances.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions and prepare accurate and clear information for comprehensive report preparation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of job-related information.
• Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts covering all days of the week and all hours of the day including weekends and holidays.

Special Instructions

• To Applicants: Applications must be submitted electronically on the university's career page and include a resume and cover letter.
• Newly hired officers will be assigned to either the evening shift or the overnight shift, based on the needs of the department at time of hiring. Evening and overnight shifts include shift differential pay.
• Armed Public Safety Officers are members of the Public Safety Officers Collective Bargaining Unit.
• The hourly rate of pay is $25.00 per hour. Overtime opportunities are available.
• The hiring process for this position will consist of in-person oral board interview, reference checks, Chief’s interview, full background check, drug test, physical demands evaluation (fitness for duty), physical pre-screening requirements, and a psychological exam.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.