PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER I, BUMC Public Safety

About the role

The Boston University Medical Campus Public Safety Department seeks a Public Safety Officer to join their team. The department is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and ensuring the safety and support of all members of the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide security, parking control, and assigned duties as necessary
• Respond immediately and appropriately to all emergency, contingency, or disaster situations
• Document all incidents and inform Public Safety Dispatcher and/or Management of all actions taken
• Maintain accountability and chain of custody of all property, evidence, and equipment
• Provide walking and vehicle escorts to ensure the safety of the requester
• Patrol the University property and grounds, document and act upon all deficiencies and/or violations of policy
• Notify appropriate personnel and Management of serious incidents
• Observe, evaluate, and act upon security camera monitoring and alarm systems

Requirements

• A valid Massachusetts driver’s license
• A high school diploma or GED
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good judgment and independent decision making
• Preferred experience in security or law enforcement
• Some knowledge of current computer operating systems
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills while addressing complex and/or dynamic situations, under stressful conditions or within limited time constraints

Qualifications

• A friendly, courteous, helpful and professional attitude
• A demonstrated understanding of community policing within the context of the unique needs of a diverse, urban university community
• A proven ability to understand the ways culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, and other aspects of identity are essential and may impact engagement with security forces. Likewise, a proven ability to be sensitive to the cultural contexts in which we live, particularly in relation to increased incidents of racial bias, harassment, or other forms of discriminatory behavior.

Skills

• Preferred experience in security or law enforcement
• Some knowledge of current computer operating systems
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills while addressing complex and/or dynamic situations, under stressful conditions or within limited time constraints

Benefits

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison.

Schedule

This position requires work schedule rotations, mandatory shift assignments, work at night, weekends, and holidays.

Pay

The position will be paid according to the University's established pay scales.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.