Public Safety Officer

About the role

This position is responsible for maintaining academic and residence hall building security, responding to and investigating incidents, conducting patrols, enforcing parking regulations, assisting with traffic direction, and providing transportation services.

Responsibilities

• Maintain academic and residence hall building security.
• Respond to and investigate reported incidents/complaints.
• Respond to all medical and property related emergencies and contact off-campus emergency resources as appropriate.
• Respond to and conduct initial investigations of all criminal incidents or accidents reported or encountered.
• Complete detailed reports on incidents that occur on college property (as appropriate).
• Respond to and investigate all intrusion or fire alarms reported.
• Patrol and monitor campus property.
• Confront and resolve all criminal or unacceptable behavior encountered.
• Patrol parking lots to prevent and detect criminal behavior.
• Enforce parking regulations and issue parking citations when appropriate.
• Investigate and document all motor vehicle accidents and assist with traffic direction.
• Assist all college departments and law enforcement agencies.
• Provide assistance to the campus community by responding to calls for service to include building lockouts, financial deposits and vehicle assists.
• Assist local, state and federal law enforcement agencies as requested.
• Provide transportation to the Northfield Emergency Department for minor injuries.
• Provide transportation on campus for personal safety reasons.
• Work overtime or other shifts in an emergency to provide adequate coverage.
• Participate in criminal court proceedings as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Public Safety (or designee).

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; maintain a valid driver’s license and meet St. Olaf College driver authorization criteria with a satisfactory driving record.
• Experience: 3+ months of experience in customer service, community engagement or volunteer work.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, security or a closely related field of study preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years of law enforcement or security experience on a college/university campus preferred.

Skills

• Customer service skills.
• Ability to respond to emergencies.
• Knowledge of local laws and regulations.
• Ability to enforce rules and regulations.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical stamina and ability to patrol long distances.

Benefits

St. Olaf College offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 9% retirement match, contributions to eligible employees' health savings accounts, a significant tuition discount (up to a 90% reduction) at ACM, GLCA, and ELCA colleges and universities for employees' children, and generous paid time off.

Pay

$27 - $31 per hour.

Schedule

Eight (8) week cycle consisting of 4 days on, 4 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off, 5 days on, 3 days off (x3), 5 days on, 4 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off; travel up to 1% of work schedule, which includes local (Twin Cities metro area) and national travel; overnight trips average 1 trip per year.