Public Safety Officer

Responsibilities

• Patrol university buildings and grounds via radio-equipped cars, foot patrol, and bicycles to prevent theft, trespass, vandalism, or violations of statutes/university regulations.
• Investigate and report on violations of General Statutes and/or university regulations.
• Enforce parking regulations including issuance of tickets, permits, and coordination of towing efforts.
• Notify supervisors and proper authorities regarding any violations of General Statutes and/or university regulations.
• Respond to and investigate motor vehicle accidents and accidents caused by fire and personal injury in accordance with public safety, health, and safety procedures.
• Assist in the supervision and professional development of officer trainees, non-officer Public Safety personnel, and/or students.
• Perform general public safety functions including dispatch operations, traffic control checkpoint duty, monetary escort services, and providing basic public safety service information to the general public.
• Effectively respond to and provide medical care in conjunction with appropriate completion of medical training.
• Perform specialty tasks as assigned.
• Remain abreast of public safety trends and measures; attend appropriate training sessions to enhance public safety skills.
• Execute other duties necessary to ensure crime prevention of the university.
• Participate in the professional development of the department and the university: attend staff meetings as requested, act as a responsible committee representative as requested, promote an image of efficiency and courtesy throughout the university community consistent with the Department of Public Safety’s mission.
• Promote safe and secure working conditions: promote proper utilization of equipment and materials; report immediately any unsafe working conditions to supervisor.
• Assume responsibility of the shift when designated as the senior officer on duty.
• Perform other related duties as directed or dictated by responsibilities.

Pay

$25.00 per hour

Benefits

• 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

Requirements

• Health physical
• Drug test
• Psychological test
• Background check (satisfactory)
• Physical agility test