Campus Public Safety Officer (Part-Time)

Scheduled shift: Sunday 4PM-12AM, with additional weeknight evening coverage between 6PM-12AM. Scheduled hours per week: 20 (part-time position).

About the role

The Campus Public Safety Officer is responsible for periodic patrols of the campus and outlying property to protect life and property. Responds to calls promptly while on foot or in a motor vehicle, exercising judgment in interpreting laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures. Promotes and maintains favorable relations with all University constituents.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus grounds by motor vehicle or on foot to prevent, discover, and deter illegal activity; enforce traffic laws and university rules and regulations; check the security of buildings, outdoor lighting, and road conditions.
• Remain vigilant at all times and maintain a visible presence.
• Respond to calls for a variety of services, including basic assistance to students, faculty, and staff; investigation of alarms; assistance to motorists; building maintenance problems; thefts; and other acts against persons or property.
• Investigate, report, and record traffic violations, accidents, and campus crimes by interviewing witnesses and taking photographs.
• Prepare detailed incident reports for use by the department, university, in court testimony, or for insurance claims.
• Escort students to other campus locations after dark or when a threat or risk is perceived, and to residence halls as required when assigned to the Longmeadow campus.
• Schedule and conduct fire drills for residential buildings when assigned to the Longmeadow campus.
• When assigned to the E. Longmeadow campus, cover the reception desk in the absence of the Administrative Support Assistant; respond to phone calls, inquiries, and visitors.
• Secure the East Longmeadow building at closing, including verifying no one remains in the building.
• Transfer deposits between the university and banks by personal pickup and delivery to ensure security of funds.
• Direct traffic at university functions and special events.
• Administer CPR, first aid, and emergency assistance.
• Inspect and maintain departmental equipment to keep in reliable operating condition.
• Provide services at other University locations or for off-site functions as needed.
• Subject to call-in during emergencies and staffing shortages; may work rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• Attend required training.
• Complete other assignments as directed by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Knowledge of state and federal law, traffic code, city ordinances, and university and departmental policy and operating procedures.
• High school diploma or GED and at least two years of security guard or law enforcement experience.
• Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement (helpful).
• Skill in oral communications, including providing general information, mediating disputes, interviewing witnesses and suspects, testifying in court, and making program presentations.
• Skill in written communications to produce clear, organized reports and documents in English.
• Currently CPR and First Aid certified or able to complete certification at the time of hire and thereafter as required.
• Ability to patrol on foot, motor vehicle, or bicycle and remain in standing or sitting positions for long periods.
• Ability to work calmly in stressful situations.
• Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to hear and see acutely during day and night conditions.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must pass the online Safe Driving Course and driving record check at hire and annually thereafter.
• Must pass a safe driving course within 30 days of employment.
• Must pass criminal offender records check (C.O.R.I.) and sexual offender records check (S.O.R.I.) at hire and as required during employment.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and physical duties test.
• Willingness to work a flexible and extended schedule, including weekends, holidays, breaks, and covering other shifts as needed.
• Ability to follow University policies and procedures.
• General knowledge of the University’s mission, purpose, and goals, and the role this position plays in achieving them.