Campus Safety Officer

About the role

St. Norbert College, a nationally ranked, private, Catholic liberal arts college, is seeking a Campus Safety Officer to promote a safe and secure campus environment by maintaining a visible, uniformed presence and protecting the welfare of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Campus Safety operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing safety and security for the campus community, conference attendees, church members, guests of the Kress Inn, and other visitors.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus buildings and grounds on foot and by vehicle to maintain a safe and secure environment, enforce College policies, and monitor security systems.
• Respond to emergencies, including medical, mental health, fire, and security incidents, providing first aid, CPR/AED, Narcan administration, and coordinating with emergency responders and local law enforcement as needed.
• Investigate incidents and policy violations by gathering information, reviewing surveillance footage, interviewing witnesses, and preparing detailed reports, including Title IX documentation.
• Build positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, and visitors by providing assistance, addressing safety concerns, and supporting Residential Education and Housing in enforcing campus regulations.
• Monitor campus safety systems, identify and report security or facility hazards, respond to alarms, and ensure the proper operation of security and fire protection equipment.
• Conduct campus safety education and training, including fire drills, emergency preparedness, evacuation procedures, and active threat response training.
• Assist with traffic and parking management, provide directions and information to campus visitors, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Campus Safety, Security, Law Enforcement, or equivalent Military experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Current first aid/CPR/AED certifications preferred or the ability to obtain.
• Ability to learn and apply campus safety and security policies, procedures, and emergency response protocols.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, visitors, and community partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and other documentation.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment in stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Google Workspace and other department-related software.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certifications for pepper spray and Electronic Control Device (Taser) use.
• Ability to operate department vehicles and utilize campus safety systems, including the Campus Notification System (CNS).

Schedule

The regular schedule for this position is 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with every other weekend required. The weekday schedule will adjust based on the assigned weekend rotation.