Campus Safety Associate

About the role

The Campus Safety Associate (CSA) is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of the Henry Ford College campus community. This includes preventing, detecting, and investigating safety hazards, as well as working with contract security supervision to ensure campus security needs are met.

Responsibilities

• Observe/detect/identify individuals, safety hazards, and criminal elements within their patrol areas.
• Support Henry Ford College's Mission Statement, underlying principles, policies, and procedures.
• Write specific incident reports, log, parking citations, and lost & found.
• Operate security and safety equipment including, but not limited to, computers, motor vehicles, traffic control devices, and firefighting/medical equipment.
• Conduct investigations of incidents, as assigned.
• Maintain department equipment.
• Have a basic understanding of security system operations (e.g., CCTV, access control).
• Respond to and assist with medical related calls, emergency situations, reported criminal activity, and all other request for service, e.g., Safe Walks or escorts.
• Physically patrol campus properties and survey the campus to report security and safety related vulnerabilities.
• Monitor contract security personnel.
• Ensure a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for diversity and inclusiveness.
• Foster a positive working and learning environment, by maintaining a climate of collaboration, fairness, cooperation, and professionalism.
• Ensure that the office functions in an efficient and effective manner with respect to operational policy and procedures.
• Participate in department training or professional development.
• Develop a positive relationship with the college community and provide exceptional customer service to all College stakeholders (students, faculty & staff, community members, etc.).

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent, some college courses a plus.
• A valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certified (to be completed within 6 months of hire).
• Demonstrated working knowledge of security operations, including patrol procedures, incident response, and emergency protocols.
• Ability to perform under stressful and sometimes hazardous conditions (to include inclement weather).
• Ability to follow and clearly communicate instructions, including assisting in the issuance of directives during urgent or emergency situations.
• Must pass a criminal background investigation.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite / Microsoft 365.

Skills

• De-escalation techniques.
• Customer service focus.
• Verbal/written communication.
• Adapting to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles.

Benefits

Henry Ford College offers a competitive salary range of $18.59 - $27.86 hourly, starting salaries are typically below the top of the range and are determined based on skills, experience, qualifications, and location. Additional benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$18.59 - $27.86 hourly

Schedule

24/7 operations with weekend coverage on an as needed basis.