Safety Officer

About the role

We are seeking dependable, professional individuals who are committed to safety, customer service, and teamwork. If you enjoy working with people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are passionate about making a positive difference, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conducting routine foot and vehicle patrols throughout campus.
• Monitoring campus activity and responding to safety concerns, suspicious behavior, and emergencies.
• Enforcing campus policies, procedures, and security regulations fairly and professionally.
• Performing security inspections of buildings, grounds, and facilities.
• Assisting staff with conflict resolution and responding to disturbances when necessary.
• Conducting preliminary investigations and documenting incidents accurately.
• Controlling parking and traffic flow on campus.
• Enforcing student pass and visitor access procedures.
• Providing escort services for students, staff, and visitors as needed.
• Building positive relationships with students while promoting a safe and respectful campus culture.
• Responding calmly and effectively during emergencies and critical incidents.
• Performing other duties as assigned to support campus operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six (6) months of experience in security, law enforcement, military, corrections, public safety, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of security procedures, emergency response, and crowd management.
• Experience working in an educational or residential setting is a plus.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.
• Ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement within three (3) months of hire.
• Water Safety Certification required or the ability to obtain certification as required.

Skills

• Professional, dependable, and committed to safety.
• Excellent communicators with strong customer service skills.
• Calm under pressure and able to make sound decisions.
• Skilled at conflict resolution and de-escalation.
• Team players who work well with diverse populations.
• Comfortable working with young adults, including students with special needs.
• Detail-oriented with strong observation and report-writing skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, And Other Basic Computer Applications.

Pay

\$20 - \$23 an hour

Schedule

Hours vary based on departmental needs.