Public Safety Officer
About the role
Performs effectively as a Public Safety Officer and executes public safety-related duties in accordance with federal, state and university regulations; completes specialty tasks as assigned; remains abreast of public safety trends to enhance public safety skills and performs other duties necessary to ensure crime prevention of the university.
Responsibilities
- Patrols university buildings and grounds by way of radio-equipped cars, foot patrol and bicycles to prevent theft, trespass, vandalism or violations of General Statutes and/or university regulations.
- Investigates and reports on any violations of the General Statute and/or university regulations.
- Enforces parking regulations including the issuance of tickets, permits and coordination of towing efforts.
- Notifies supervisors and proper authorities regarding any violations of the General Statutes and/or university regulations.
- Responds and investigates motor vehicle accidents and accidents caused as a result of fire and personal injury in accordance with proper public safety, health and safety procedures.
- Affords assistance in the supervision and professional development of officer trainees, non-officer Public Safety personnel and/or students.
- Performs general public safety functions including dispatch operations, traffic control checkpoint duty, monetary escort services and basic public safety service information to the general public.
- Effectively responds to and provides medical care in conjunction with appropriate completion of medical training.
- Performs a specialty task as assigned.
- Remains abreast of public safety trends and measures and attends appropriate training sessions to enhance public safety skills.
- Executes other duties necessary to ensure crime prevention of the university.
- Participates in the professional development of the department and the university.
Qualifications
- Effectively performs as a Public Safety Officer.
- Remains abreast of public safety trends and measures and attends appropriate training sessions to enhance public safety skills.
- Participates in the professional development of the department and the university.
- Assumes responsibility of the shift when designated as the senior officer on duty.
- Performs other related duties as directed or dictated by responsibilities.
Skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of public safety protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Basic computer literacy and proficiency with office software.
Benefits
Fairfield University offers comprehensive benefits and resources designed to promote a healthy work and lifestyle for you and your family. The following is a summary of the opportunities available to our employees.
- Medical/Dental/Prescription plans
- 403(b) plan with 9% matching after one full year of continued appointment
- 40 hour work week
- Tuition Benefits for employees and their spouses
- Grant-in-Aid for dependents of employees and eligibility to participate in the tuition exchange program
- Competitive Vacation Accrual
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Free Parking
Pay
SALARY: $25.00/hour
Schedule
40 hour work week
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license.
- Must be able to pass a health physical, drug test, psychological test, background check and physical agility test.
How to Apply
To apply, load a resume or CV first, then upload supporting documents including a cover letter at the bottom of the third page under the "My Experience" section where it says to upload a Resume/CV. You will be able to upload up to 5 other documents in this section. You will be unable to edit your application, so please have all documents available before applying.