Campus Safety Officer

Position Summary

The Campus Safety Officer position is assigned to Patrol Operations within Campus Safety. Campus Safety Officers are the primary safety and security personnel for the University. Their duties include, but are not limited to, patrol of the campus and its buildings and assisting the campus community with a wide variety of problems and concerns. We will be filling multiple positions from this posting.

• Patrol assigned areas, physically inspecting buildings and checking doors, windows, entries and exits for safety.
• Respond to fire alarms.
• Communicate with and assist fire, police divisions and other public safety entities.
• Provide initial response to emergencies and criminal incidents on University property; complete initial investigations to determine disposition.
• Provide general assistance to the campus community and visitors.
• Apprehend violators of city, state and federal laws and regulations that may have occurred on or involved university property.
• Operate University patrol vehicles and radio equipment as assigned.
• Complete written reports and maintain logs relating to activity on campus.
• Serve as the Division dispatcher, handling incoming calls for service, monitoring fire and intrusion alarms, dispatching other officers to calls for service and monitoring CCTVs on campus.
• Adhere to all Division and University policies, procedures, directives, rules and regulations.
• Participate in the interview panel during the Division’s selection and hiring process when requested by Senior Management.
• Participate in the Division’s recruitment and accreditation efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that requires individual thought and initiative.
• Ability to maintain professional standards and conduct during stressful and oftentimes emotional situations.
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills, basic computer and typing proficiency.
• Ability to deliver and follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to accept and successfully complete specialized training.
• Thorough knowledge of simple set-up, adjustment, and operational procedures of work-related equipment.
• Capable of facilitating the interactions of diverse needs within a complex organization.

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hiring.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license and be insurable under University guidelines; or obtain a valid Colorado driver’s license within the required time frame.
• Must successfully pass a written job-related skills examination.
• Must pass a complete background check to include criminal, motor vehicle report and verification of employment and education.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and human performance evaluation administered by a University-approved physician.

• Must obtain or possess a City and County of Denver Security Guard License within 3 weeks of hire.
• Must complete initial certification in Basic First Aid/CPR/AED, Defensive Driving, and TPR Use of Force Basic within 3 weeks of hire.
• Must maintain re-certifications in Basic First Aid/CPR/AED and TPR to ensure job-related skills.
• Must complete an annual physical assessment test as part of TPR re-certification to ensure maintenance of job-related physical fitness standards.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent credit hours with an emphasis in Criminal Justice, Police Science, or Security Management; or 6+ months related law enforcement/campus safety experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

As field-based personnel, Campus Safety Officers routinely work outside in all weather conditions. This position may be assigned to any shift or combination of shifts as deemed necessary by the Captain/Sergeant or members of the Division’s senior management group. Campus Safety Officers are considered essential personnel and may be called upon to work additional hours to cover shifts or provide special event coverage.

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