Certified Public Safety Officer

Overview

Responsible for campus public safety services as directed on assigned shift.

• High school diploma or GED required, with some college preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age at time of hire with a minimum of (2) two years police or security experience.
• BA/BS in criminal justice or related field may substitute one (1) year of experience.
• Military experience may substitute for up to two (2) years of police or security experience.
• A clean driving record (4 points or less) required with no major violations within the past 5 years and no more than (1) one serious violation or (2) two moving violations within the past (3) three years.
• Candidates required to successfully pass a background investigation, to include fingerprint, polygraph examination, criminal history evaluation and physical agility test that fulfills the requirements of the CCBC Public Safety Academy.
• Candidates required to successfully completing a pre-hire, post-offer physical examination, including drug screening.
• Must possess the abilities and skills necessary to meet qualifications for appointment as a Maryland Special Police Officer.

• Patrol by foot, vehicle, or bicycle college buildings and grounds in accordance with published patrol policies.
• Make arrests, use force, search and detain suspects in accordance with established authority and regulations.
• Check for and report violations of traffic, fire, and safety regulations as well as all conditions that could result in loss or injury to college students or staff or loss/damage to college property.
• Conduct investigations of all crime incidents and accidents reported or observed on-view.
• Serve as the representative of the college in all matters relating to trespassing.
• Escort unauthorized persons from college property.
• Notify local law enforcement agencies when assistance is required on campus.
• Direct traffic and enforce parking regulations on campus property and direct pedestrian traffic at crosswalks during special events.
• Assist visitors by providing directions and responding to inquiries; providing safety escorts upon request.
• Respond to hazardous material spills and provide initial assessment, containment, or evacuation services.
• Administer first aid and arrange for evacuation and/or transportation of sick or injured persons.
• Respond to all fire, panic and intrusion alarms and handle as appropriate.
• Respond promptly and handle appropriately all calls for service.
• Refer victims of crime to service agencies pursuant to policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the officer-in-charge (OIC), Corporal, Sergeant, Assistant Director or Director of the Department of Public Safety.
• Write incident reports and Student Incident Referrals in accordance with college and Public Safety policy.
• May be assigned special duties such as key control, community service activities and other tasks.
• Required to adhere to all college and Departmental policies.
• Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.