Campus Safety Officer

About the role

The Campus Safety Officer provides a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, visitors and all other members of the Hartwick College Community. They enforce the rules, regulations and policies of Hartwick College in a fair and equal manner, and assist local authorities and outside agencies with investigations.

Responsibilities

• Mobile patrols of all campus roadways and parking areas
• Complete random foot patrols of residence halls and academic buildings
• Open and secure all academic and administrative buildings based on a prescribed schedule
• Respond in a timely manner to all calls for assistance or service and take appropriate action to assess injuries, identify crimes, and support victims by providing a safe environment.
• Enforce campus parking and vehicle regulations
• Prepare reports of any incidents, policy violations or conditions which require administrative follow up
• Provide medical transport when needed on and off campus
• Maintain needed traffic control points and detours for any on-campus construction, truck deliveries or special events, to insure the safety of motorists and pedestrians.
• Aid students and staff with building and room lockouts
• Make timely notifications to appropriate supervisors and other Hartwick College staff of emergencies, hazardous situations, and any other newsworthy or major incidents.
• Must have the ability and training to perform all of the essential duties and responsibilities of a Campus Safety Dispatcher and to work shifts in that capacity when directed.
• Administer emergency medical care when necessary to include CPR, AED, and Narcan.
• Interact with students, faculty and staff to provide information, assistance, and assist with the resolution of complaints and unmet needs.
• Assist local Police & Fire agencies when needed on campus.
• Aid Hartwick College facilities personnel as needed and to make timely notifications regarding safety hazards or conditions.
• Participate in major campus events, including but not limited to Commencement Weekend, WickWeek, True Blue Weekend, athletic competitions and special events

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School diploma or G.E.D. is required.
• Minimum experience of six months to one year in a customer-service related field, and to possess tact and good judgement in dealing with others
• Be able to frequently carry 20 to 30 pounds, and occasionally carry 50 pounds
• Have patience and maturity to deal with tense, stressful, and potentially dangerous situations, and to be in control of emotions when dealing with difficult people
• Willingness to balance personal obligations with work schedules, and to be available for overtime and schedule changes during nights and weekends with limited notice
• Working knowledge of windows based computer software and the ability to learn new programs and software as necessary
• Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the College

Benefits

This position does not offer benefits.

Pay

$19.00 per hour

Schedule

The 11:00pm - 7:00am shift.