Part-Time Campus Safety Officer

Viterbo University is seeking a dependable and service-oriented Part-Time Campus Safety Officer to help maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for our campus community.

About the role

This position supports the safety of students, employees, visitors, and University property by monitoring campus, responding to safety and security concerns, identifying and reporting potential hazards, and helping ensure emergency and safety equipment is functioning properly. The Campus Safety Officer serves as a visible and helpful presence on campus and should be comfortable responding calmly and professionally to a variety of situations.

This is a part-time, hourly position working 20 hours per week, with a regular schedule of Saturday and Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Perform foot patrol in campus facilities and on campus grounds for general purposes of crime prevention and security; provide protection of university students, employees, guests, and property.
• Respond to and follow up on complaints, disturbances, and/or requests to prevent potentially dangerous situations from occurring on campus property.
• Investigate incidents and violations, collect evidence, interview witnesses, and write incident reports.
• Identify hazards to safety and security; report them to the Director of Campus Safety.
• Monitor surveillance system, fire alarm system, and other emergency notification systems.
• Assist in preparing administrative and operational reports and maintaining files of no contact, no trespassing, protection, and restraining orders.
• Act as a liaison to outside emergency services and law enforcement agencies.
• Assist with maintaining organized and effective security operations in the Campus Safety Office, the Security Outpost Office, and the Student Union Security Desk.
• Assist with supervising work-study employees assigned to the Student Union Security Desk.
• Conduct and document routine inspections of AEDs, Code Blue emergency phones, elevator emergency phones, fire extinguishers, etc.
• Carry out other responsibilities as delegated or assigned.
• Required to work holidays and cover vacations as needed.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent and prior experience in security field required.
• Must possess CPR/AED certifications at time of appointment or the ability to obtain such certifications within 6 months of appointment and maintain such certification for the duration of employment.

About the University

Viterbo University is a Catholic, Franciscan, liberal arts institution located in scenic La Crosse, Wisconsin, which has been rated as one of the top places to live in the US. The region features an attractive cost of living, beautiful bluffs and coulees, three major rivers including the Mississippi River, world-class health care and education systems, and easy access to major cities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future. The University is unable to provide employment sponsorship for this position.

Schedule

Part-time, 20 hours per week. Regular schedule: Saturday and Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.