Campus Safety Support Staff

Working in partnership with the campus community, the College welcomes applications for per diem (on-call, as needed) Campus Safety Support Staff. Support Staff are responsible for providing essential, on-call support to the Campus Safety team, filling in as Campus Safety Officer, Dispatcher, or Van Driver based on departmental needs. This versatile role ensures continuity of operations, maintaining a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all members of the campus community.

The position requires flexibility to adapt to different responsibilities, each requiring a unique set of skills to address safety, administrative, and transportation needs. The hourly rate of pay is $22.44.

Bennington serves a diverse student population inclusive of members of ethnically/racially minoritized, international, LGBTQIA+, and disability communities as well as diverse gender identities, socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, and political beliefs. Our staff and faculty also reflect diverse and intersecting backgrounds and identities. All employees are expected to be respectful and responsive to these differences in the service of building community that promotes student and employee success and community cohesiveness.

Each individual (faculty, staff and students) will be accountable for upholding these values. The College’s approach to pluralism and inclusivity—both as fields of inquiry and practice is to prioritize flexible thought, and to invite the examination of access, value, power, and privilege through its institutional policies and areas of study. We encourage applicants from diverse realms of interest, backgrounds, experience, and accomplishments to apply.

• Per Diem - work on an as-needed basis (on-call support)

• Conduct proactive patrols by foot or vehicle across campus, ensuring the safety of community members and protecting College property.

• Monitor buildings, outdoor spaces, and parking lots for suspicious activity, vandalism, and maintenance concerns.

• Secure buildings by locking/unlocking doors, inspecting alarm systems, and responding to unauthorized access.

• Act as the first responder to emergencies, including medical incidents, fire alarms, and disturbances.

• Provide immediate assistance, such as first aid or CPR, and coordinate with external emergency services (police, fire, EMS) as necessary.

• Manage crowd control during events or emergencies to ensure safety and order.

• Develop positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff, emphasizing collaboration and mutual respect.

• Assist in de-escalating tense situations, applying conflict resolution techniques while enforcing campus policies.

• Participate in community-building initiatives, such as safety workshops or events, to foster trust and awareness.

• Document significant incidents in writing, including gathering witness statements, and assessing property damage.

• Prepare accurate reports detailing incidents, actions taken, and recommendations for follow-up.

• Attend disciplinary hearings or meetings to provide factual accounts of incidents as needed.

• Monitor and enforce campus traffic regulations, ensuring safe vehicle and pedestrian flow.

• Issue parking citations or warnings for violations, and assist with traffic control during peak times or special events.

• Serve as the primary contact for all incoming calls, including routine inquiries, service requests, and emergencies.

• Determine the nature and urgency of calls, dispatch Campus Safety Officers accordingly, and provide detailed information for efficient response.

• Maintain real-time communication with officers in the field, relaying updates, instructions, and support as needed.

• Notify on-call administrators of any significant events in accordance with protocols.

• Maintain accurate and detailed dispatcher logs, recording incidents, calls, and officer actions.

• Oversee key inventory management, ensuring proper sign-out and return protocols for campus…