Campus Safety Officer

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide a personalized approach to fulfilling relief position duties (i.e., gatehouse, dispatch, etc.).
• Respond to all campus emergencies, crimes in progress, fire alarms, interpersonal conflicts, Title IX incidents, and serious medical emergencies.
• Engage in collaborative teamwork within the Division of Student Affairs, Campus Safety, and throughout the university community.
• Investigate and prepare written Incident Reports and other documents to ensure a culture of professional conduct, accuracy, and ethical standards.
• Monitor and enforce the university parking program.
• Open and close buildings as prescribed by the Campus Communication Center.
• Assist with patrolling special and sporting events as required.
• Monitor assigned patrol areas and identify and address suspicious activity.
• Respond to situations and assist in problem resolution through effective communication and maintaining professional composure in all interactions, making reasonable and fair judgments and decisions.
• Protect against unauthorized entry to the university campus and buildings, and identify trespassers on university property.
• Support and work closely with local law enforcement agencies to build solid professional relationships and address issues effectively and efficiently.
• Be proficient in using all access control systems and CCTVs deployed on campus.
• Serve as a first responder during campus emergencies, including hurricane responses.

Primary schedule

Wednesday 12 pm- 6 am & Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 6 am-6 pm. Flexibility to work weekends, overnights, and other shifts as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Maintain high energy with a strong commitment to student success, enthusiasm, and desire to work with students.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong writing and editing skills, as well as an understanding of the importance of composing descriptive incident reports.
• Strong intrapersonal communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
• Ability to be creative and forward-thinking to anticipate the needs of those with whom this role interacts.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a commitment to high-quality and positive results.
• Strong leadership ability and demonstrated crisis management skills under stressful situations.
• An understanding of how to conduct unbiased investigations and interviews with participants in a variety of potential situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and be permitted to drive in the state of Florida.
• Willing and able to be certified in CPR/AED.