Study or Student Campus Safety Officer

Position: Work Study or Student Campus Safety Officer
OVERVIEW:
Bismarck State College is dedicated to student success. This on campus position is student-centered to provide high quality campus services and hands-on learning experiences.

MISSION:
As North Dakota's Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College focuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-private partnerships.

VISION:
Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic education improving lives and building sustainable communities.

STARTING DATE: TBD

WORK-STUDY /NON-WORK-STUDY/BOTH: BOTH

COMPENSATION: $16.00/hour

SUMMARY OF POSITION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

The BSC Campus Police Department is a Community Service Oriented Patrol (CSOP) organization. Building relationships with the college community is an essential part of Campus Safety Officer (CSO) duties. CSOs are often the first contact the campus community will have with the department. Successful candidates will understand customer service principles, conflict de-escalation, diversity, and basic community policing concepts.

CSO positions assist the Campus Police Department in fulfilling BSC's mission. Hours and days may vary in accordance with the needs of the Campus Police Department to include weekends, holidays, events, and required training.

CSOs are responsible for maintaining security and safety on campus, as well as reporting all campus emergencies, including medical and criminal, to Campus Police Officers. CSOs are responsible for completing and maintaining reports and assisting students and visitors. CSOs patrol buildings and grounds and completing monthly safety inspections. CSOs are unarmed and non-sworn members of the BSC Campus Police Department.

CSOs are not required to have prior experience. Training will be provided.

Position Description & Details

DUTIES:

Patrol Operations

* Provides overall campus security for students, employees, and the public (i.e., performs foot and vehicle patrol of all campus buildings and grounds).

* Performs building and door checks of all on and off campus buildings at assigned times.

* Responds to alarms for the College including security, fire and mechanical, and identifies, corrects, and reports conditions to appropriate personnel.

* Provides security for residence hall students in conjunction with the Director of Student and Residence Life.

* Provides security for special events as requested by supervisor.

* Performs other duties as required or assigned to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the campus community. Examples include monthly inspections of fire extinguishers, first aid kits, eye wash and shower stations, emergency lights, AED battery checks.

* Assist with upkeep and care of patrol office and patrol vehicle.

Community Oriented Policing

* Provides safety escorts on campus for employees, students and visitors when requested.

* Promotes and displays positive behavior and attitude, professionalism towards all BSC staff, students, parents, visitors, outside agencies, and contractors.

Communications

* Works closely with the BSC Campus Police Chief and Campus Police Officers.

* Is aware of procedures to notify Campus Police or Bismarck Police Department of situations regarding security assistance on campus. (i.e., medical emergencies, violent individuals, suspicious activities or persons, and persons who may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, etc.)

* Documents incident reports and distributes to appropriate personnel.

* Keeps up to date on campus policies, Student Code of Conduct, and Student & Residence

* Life policies.

* Assists with reports and various office duties to ensure Campus Police operations run smoothly.

* Possesses a familiarity of laws, rules and regulations required in statistical record keeping and reporting for required crime and safety reports.

Minimum Requirements

Requirements of Position

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position.

* Ability to operate a cell phone, two-way-radio, personal computer, telephone, fax machine, and copier. In addition, must be able to operate standard safety equipment used to include chemical agents, tourniquet, flashlight, and duty belt.

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