Campus Safety Officer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Campus Safety Officer provides personal safety for members of the campus community through a courteous, helpful, and professional manner. This position serves as a highly visual deterrent to campus crime while protecting the property and assets of the University.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing security for persons, buildings, and assets of the University through a variety of means
• Responding to requests for assistance and information in a helpful and courteous manner
• Patrolling the grounds and facilities in a manner consistent with the Department, University Policy, and Mission
• Enforcing appropriate University regulations and policies including but not limited to parking and traffic regulations
• Routine involvement in directing vehicular or pedestrian traffic in a variety of situations
• Assisting designated Campus Safety Officers in their campus law enforcement duties
• General knowledge of data entry and other technical skills
• Position may require evening or weekend hours
• Represents the University at meetings with University employees and/or external persons and agencies as required
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency

QUALIFICATIONS

• A faith and commitment to Jesus Christ
• A commitment to the University’s Mission
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment in enforcing University regulations and security policies and practices, while maintaining confidentiality in all security matters
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• High degree of tact and diplomacy dealing with the University community under a variety of difficult situations
• Sensitivity toward the cultural diversity of the campus community
• Ability and willingness to work hourly rotating shifts
• Physically fit to withstand the challenges of extensive walking and climbing and descending numerous interior and external stairs and campus grounds including multi-level building facilities, and parking lots

ERGONOMIC REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands

• Can walk, run, climb multiple staircases, bend, stoop and carry 40 pounds at minimum
• (Able to complete the patrol circuit in 90 minutes)

Specialized Equipment Requirements

• Uses personal computers, calculators, copiers, and fax machines

Working Conditions and Environment

• No specific working conditions
• Work environment is typical to that of a small private residential institution of higher education, with physical remote site locations within 500 miles of the main campus in Bluefield, Virginia

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

This position is subject to at least an annual evaluation based upon the job duties, responsibilities, and functions as set forth above.

APPROVALS

The job duties, responsibilities, functions, and requirements delineated above should not be interpreted as an all-inclusive list. Additional duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate. The University reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine positions at any time. The University maintains its status as an at-will employer.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please visit https://www.bluefield.edu/employment/ to complete the electronic staff employment application and upload:

• Letter of interest
• Resume/CV
• Personal statement of Christian faith

Hard copy application materials may be sent to the Human Resources Department at Bluefield University, 3000 College Avenue, Bluefield, VA 24605.

Additional information about Bluefield University is available at https://www.bluefield.edu.

To be considered for this position, all application requirements listed above must be completed.