Patrol Officer

Safety Patrol

• Makes routine foot and vehicular patrols.
• Investigates suspicious activity and determines the appropriate action per department regulations and College policies; writes up incident reports and forwards them to the Director for follow-up, as necessary.
• Testsifies in court as required.
• Responds to all radio/telephone calls, whether routine or emergency in nature.
• Maintains on-campus traffic and parking regulations; issues citations as necessary; issues vehicle registrations.

• Community Support

  • Promotes campus safety, crime prevention and awareness to the campus community including, but not limited to orientation for new students, faculty and staff; crime prevention literature, alcohol awareness and crime watch programs for residence halls, student organizations or other campus groups, upon request.

  • Qualifications

    • Values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do.
    • Holds strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College's mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.

    Education And/or Experience

    • Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and 2-3 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and or experience.
    • Preferred Skills And Characteristics: Campus security experience ideal; security experience preferred.
    • Technology Skills: Ability to monitor computer aided dispatching systems. Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), e-mail and Internet. Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications.
    • Language Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers both in person and by phone. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
    • Mathematical Skills: Proficient with statistical and financial concepts. Must have the ability to apply those concepts to tracking, projections, goal setting and interpreting reports. Must be able to draw conclusions from reports and make cost effective decisions regarding programs.
    • Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to work independently and as a member of a group in developing and executing project plans. Ability to work in theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.

    Compensation

    This is a non-exempt position with a starting hourly rate of $17.75 per hour. Additional compensation may include shift differential and overtime.

    Hood College offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefits.

    To Apply

    We invite qualified candidates to apply on-line via our electronic application which requires submission of a resume and three professional references.

    If you need assistance with the on-line application process, please email humanresources@hood.edu or call (301) 696-3592.

    Hood College is committed to diversity in its faculty and staff and subscribes to a policy of hiring only individuals legally eligible to work in the United States. EOE/AAP/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, religion, or age in recruitment, admission and access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs, services, benefits, or activities as required by applicable laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and students.

    Inquiries about discrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referred to the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at Alumnae Hall, 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD. 21701 (AD 312), (301) 696-3592. For complete information on Hood College's nondiscrimination policy, please visit http://www.hood.edu/non-discr!mlnation/.