Part Time Public Safety Officer

Preferred evening and overnight coverage

Will hire as needed

Summary of Position:

Under the direction of the Director of Public Safety or their designee, the Public Safety Officer performs duties to ensure the safety and security on the campus for students, staff, faculty and visitors. Applies crime risk and safety hazard prevention techniques, methods, practices, and enforces College policies and procedures. Public Safety Officers monitor the security of the buildings and surrounding areas of the campus.

They may also serve as liaison between external law enforcement agencies and the campus community.

Essential Job Functions:

Patrols and secures campus grounds and facilities by vehicle and foot. Assists in the protection of life and property on campus. Examines doors, windows, gates, roadways, and lighting to ensure security.

Investigates and submits reports concerning criminal offenses committed on the campus. Prepares written reports as required. Completes and maintains records of daily activities including a Communication Log sheet with calls for service and building checks.

Monitors and reports on a continual basis all conditions which may create security or safety hazards on the College property. Monitors the camera system to ensure there is no criminal activity at other parts of the campus.

Contacts law enforcement, fire, or other public agencies as required. Assists public service representatives including fire, medical, and police with directions to emergency investigations.

Enforces College and local laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations according to established procedures.

Answers incoming calls to Public Safety and dispatches information by radio to officers. Provides information and directions to campus facilities, events, or other locations.

Monitors campus traffic and parking; issue citations for violations.

Provides crowd and traffic control for special events on and off campus.

Responds to complaints from the campus community and assists parties to resolve issues as appropriate.

Respond and perform access control duties including securing and/or unlocking academic buildings for faculty, staff and students

Respond to fire, smoke detector, and security alarms

Provide safety escorts

Fill front desk assignments

Answer calls for service

Receive and fill out property receipts for lost and found items

May provide first responder support for fires and/or first aid needs.

Other duties as assigned

Work Environment & Physical Demands This position is an essential personnel position which requires working in a variety of situations including during holidays, weekends, day/evening/night shifts, forced overtime, and in a state of emergency

Must be able to: sit or stand for long periods of time; walk, run, climb, bend, stoop and lift weights proportionate with need to perform medical assistance; wear a uniform and equipment, and operate a motor vehicle

Lifting, pulling, or pushing heavy objects up to 30 lbs.

Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching

Must be able to traverse all types of terrain including up and down hills, and on off road uneven surfaces

Environment:

Indoor and outdoor environment. Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions

May be exposed to uncomfortable work spaces such as darkness or poor lighting, dirt/dust, fumes/odors, isolation, mechanical or traffic hazards.

May be exposed to unpleasant social situations or hostile community response

Must remain calm and be able to deescalate volatile situations

Driving a vehicle to conduct work Skills/Abilities:

Read, write and speak English fluently

Willing to work varying shifts and flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

Solid communication and interpersonal skills

Must be customer service oriented.

Detect problems and report accurate information to appropriate staff

React in an emergency and make sound, rational decisions.

Work in high stress, confrontational or hostile environments

Solid critical things and problem-solving skills

Work in crews or independently

Understand and follow directions and complete work assignments on schedule

Understand and follow oral and written instructions

Take appropriate steps to promote and sustain effective working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment

Education and Training:

High school diploma or GEDAt least 1 year of directly related experience which may include directly related certification or practicum training

Must have a valid driver's license and safe driving record.

Must have CPR and First Aid certification within 6 months of hire

Will be required to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening.

This position description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned based on business operational needs.
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