Campus Safety

About the role

Professional safety officer to provide excellent customer service to our students, faculty and staff. Provide protection to assets, personnel, and students and to report any suspicious behavior on and around campus to authorities. This person will maintain a highly visible presence and promote a safe, secure and responsible campus atmosphere. Detecting, deterring, observing and reporting are key duties. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Protect University employees, students and property by promoting a safe campus and safety awareness.
• Observe campus and facilities for signs of crime, vandalism and unsafe behavior and investigate as needed.
• Initiate proactive means of protecting life or property.
• Take accurate notes and make reports of unusual or suspicious occurrences.
• Regularly patrol campus and facilities.
• Monitor and control access at building entrances.
• Monitor parking lots and enforce parking regulations.
• Monitor alarm systems and video cameras and operate emergency systems.
• Perform basic First Aid, CPR and AED.
• Assist Grounds and Maintenance with snow removal.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Work experience as a security/safety guard or in a related field.
• Customer Service Experience.
• Ability to operate vehicles and equipment and valid driver's license.
• Excellent knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols.
• Surveillance skills and attention to detail.
• ALICE training (Can be provided on site).
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift 75lbs.
• Must be able to spend extended periods on foot whether standing or walking in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be able to climb stairs, and ladders.

Skills

• Computer knowledge to send and receive email messages.
• Word processing (Daily Safety Activity Reports).
• Microsoft Excel (data entry).
• Understanding of Campus Alert System and how it works.
• Basic understanding of smart phone systems and usage.
• Integrity and professionalism.

Schedule

The standard schedule for this position is 12:00 a.m. -- 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays and 4:00 p.m. -- 12:00 a.m. on Monday & Tuesdays. Schedule is subject to change based on operational needs, including staffing levels, call-ins, approved time off, or adjustments made by the supervisor. Work Schedules will include working on holidays and as needed for special events.