Campus Safety Officer (Full Time and Part Time)

Responsibilities

• Performs uniformed patrol of campus in vehicles and on foot under all weather conditions, day or night.
• Observes and detects any criminal activity or violations of Sarah Lawrence College rules and regulations.
• Responds to unusual circumstances and secures emergency aid when needed.
• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points.
• Obtains help by sounding alarms or using radio communications.
• Prevents loss and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; and reporting building and facility related issues such as flooding, poor or faulty lighting, trip hazards, etc.
• Controls traffic by directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
• Takes accurate field notes of unusual occurrences and completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
• Maintains organization's public image and reputation by complying with rules, regulations and legal requirements.
• Watches alarm systems or video cameras and operate detecting/emergency equipment.
• Takes first aid, CPR, Automatic Defibrillator when needed.
• Circulates among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property.
• Warns persons of rule infractions or violations, and issue infraction tickets as warranted.
• Drives motor vehicle for campus shuttles as needed.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by Security supervisors.

Qualifications

• MUST POSSESS A VALID New York State Security Guard License upon hire.
• MUST POSSESS A VALID New York State Driver's License.
• Fully trained in CPR / 1ST AID and Defibrillator or ability to gain such certification.
• Ability to assist the Police, Fire Dept. and Medical Service personnel when responding to incidents or emergencies on campus.
• Detail-oriented with satisfactory literacy, writing and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work well with diverse populations; and demonstrated level of inter-cultural competence.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures, training curriculum, and directives.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and crises and to maintain order and personal composure.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of proven experience in the security field.
• Ability to work all mandated events.
• Good moral fitness and ethical standards.
• Ability to operate detecting systems and emergency equipment.