Public Safety Officer

The Public Safety Officer is responsible for the enforcement of traffic and criminal laws and parking regulations. This position is governed by law enforcement standards, state and federal laws and institution policy. The work schedule of this position is rotating 8-hour shifts. Also, must be a Certified law enforcement officer or Full/Part-time I or II certified officer.

SAU Tech employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in interpersonal behaviors and be committed to effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU Tech family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

The policy of Southern Arkansas University Tech is to comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. The College will not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military, status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era.

Discrimination is prohibited by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1064, as amended, Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972, and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with disabilities Act of 1990, including all subsequent amendments and administrative regulations adopted thereunder by the Department of Education. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in the various programs and activities of the College.

ESSENTIAL FUNTIONS:

• Patrols assigned areas to detect and prevent crimes, enforce traffic laws, recognize parking violations, issue traffic citations, and identify safety hazards and violators.
• Performs security checks of agency or campus buildings.
• Conducts investigations of crimes, accidents, and reports incidents committed on agency or campus premises.
• Directs traffic during periods of high density to facilitate smooth flow.
• Arrests violators, writes incident reports, and testifies in court, as required.
• Responds to alarms, calls for assistance, checks for locked or unlocked buildings and offices, as necessary, and assists stranded motorists and others in need of assistance.
• Monitors security and fire panel for security and fire detection, assists with checking the alarm systems and emergency power supply.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus one year of experience in law enforcement or a related field.
• Certified law enforcement officer or Full/Part-time I or II certified officer.
• Possess a valid Arkansas driver's license.
• No felony convictions.
• Background required.

• Knowledge of traffic laws, rules and regulations, for security.
• Knowledge of general law enforcement methods and techniques.
• Ability to direct traffic and to maintain order.
• Ability to prepare reports of incidents and accidents.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles used in patrol duties.
• Ability to work 8-hour rotating shifts.

PLEASE NOTE:

APPLICATION CANNOT BE SUBMITTED ON A MOBILE DEVICE. #J-18808-Ljbffr