Certified Public Safety Officer

About the role

Responsible for campus public safety services as directed on assigned shift.

Responsibilities

• Patrol by foot, vehicle, or bicycle college buildings and grounds in accordance with published patrol policies.
• Make arrests, use force, search and detain suspects in accordance with established authority and regulations.
• Check for and report violations of traffic, fire, and safety regulations as well as all conditions that could result in loss or injury to college students or staff or loss/damage to college property.
• Conduct investigations of all crime incidents and accidents reported or observed on-view.
• Serve as the representative of the college in all matters relating to trespassing. Escort unauthorized persons from college property. Notify local law enforcement agencies when assistance is required on campus.
• Direct traffic and enforce parking regulations on campus property and direct pedestrian traffic at crosswalks during special events.
• Aid visitors by providing directions and responding to inquiries; providing safety escorts upon request.
• Respond to hazardous material spills and provide initial assessment, containment, or evacuation services.
• Administer first aid and arrange for evacuation and/or transportation of sick or injured persons.
• Respond to all fire, panic and intrusion alarms and handle as appropriate.
• Respond promptly and handle appropriately all calls for service.
• Refer victims of crime to service agencies pursuant to policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the officer-in-charge (OIC), Corporal, Sergeant, Assistant Director or Director of the Department of Public Safety.
• Write incident reports and Student Incident Referrals in accordance with college and Public Safety policy.
• May be assigned special duties such as key control, community service activities and other tasks.

  Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required, with some college preferred.
  • Must be 21 years of age at time of hire.
  • Minimum of 2 years police or security experience required.
  • Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field may substitute one year of experience.
  • Military experience may substitute for up to two years of police or security experience.
  • Clean driving record (4 points or less) required with no major violations within the past 5 years and no more than (1) one serious violation or (2) two moving violations within the past (3) three years.
  • Candidates required to successfully pass a background investigation, to include fingerprint, polygraph examination, criminal history evaluation and physical agility test that fulfills the requirements of the CCBC Public Safety Academy.
  • Candidates required to successfully complete a pre-hire, post-offer physical examination, including drug screening.
  • Must possess the abilities and skills necessary to meet qualifications for appointment as a Maryland Special Police Officer.

  Qualifications

  • Must adhere to all college and Departmental policies.

  Skills

  • Ability to make arrests and use force.
  • Knowledge of traffic, fire, and safety regulations.
  • Ability to conduct investigations.
  • Ability to administer first aid.
  • Ability to respond to emergencies.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with visitors and staff.
  • Ability to maintain a clean driving record.

  Benefits

  • Health and Medical: CIGNA Open Access Plus (OAP), Kaiser Dental, CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Preferred Vision.
  • Financial: Health Spending Account, Dependent Care, 403(b) and 457(b) Tax-sheltered annuities, Roth 403(b), Deferred Compensation Plan.
  • Legal: Legal Resources.
  • Work and Family: EAP, Paid Leave Benefits, Tuition Assistance, McDaniel College Educator's Legacy Scholarship.

  Pay

  Details about pay are not specified in this posting.

  Schedule

  Details about schedule are not specified in this posting.