Campus Safety Officer; on call

Description

On-Call Campus Safety Officer, Part-time.

Wage range: $24.40 - $30.00

Provides safety services that assist the campus community in maintaining order and/or improving the personal safety of the students, faculty, staff and guests, and ensures the security of Academy property.

• Provides high-level, professional and courteous service through interaction with the Academy community via personal contact, telephone service and timely radio dispatch services.
• Immediately responds to all calls for emergency service or dispatches other necessary Academy personnel or equipment and Exeter police, fire and emergency medical personnel.
• Answers incoming calls on a multi-line switchboard, the Campus Safety phone line as well as the elevator emergency phone and takes the appropriate information and/or makes proper connections.
• Immediately makes necessary notifications to the Academy community via several Emergency Notification Systems as well as to a supervisor and/or key Academy personnel in the event of major incidents that occur on and/or around campus.
• Conducts vigilant patrols of Academy property to ensure a safe and secure campus.
• Investigates incidents as assigned and completes detailed and accurate reports both verbally and in writing.
• Ensures the safety and security of students, faculty and staff by identifying and responding to hazards in a prompt and proficient manner.
• Inspects all campus buildings, doors, gates, windows and points of entry to Academy property to ensure that unauthorized persons are not able to gain entry to the premises.
• Responds to inquiries and furnishes information on campus activities, organizations, key personnel, administrative/academic offices and locations or transfers callers to offices that can provide information.
• Examines all fire extinguishers on a monthly basis to ensure readiness and compliance with state and local fire regulations.
• Assists faculty and administration in enforcing Academy safety rules, regulations and policies.
• Maintains a pleasant and professional rapport with Academy departments and personnel as well as with the Town of Exeter and other outside agencies.
• Maintains a thorough daily log of activities and assorted reports for each assigned shift.
• Monitors Academy property for safety hazards and reports all violations or hazards.
• May handle hazardous materials in the work area and will be required to wear personal protective equipment as appropriate for the work assigned.
• Adheres to the established policies and guidelines of the Academy as well as the General Orders of the Office of Campus Safety Services.

Incumbent is expected to work with a high level of independence and autonomy, and exercise a high degree of initiative, influence, and judgment in decisions impacting staff and department operations.

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Frequent contact with students, Dean of Students office, administrative and academic offices, faculty, coaches, and staff. External contacts may include parents, outside organizations, visitors and local community neighbors.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Completion of CPR/AED and First Aid certification training within 60 days of hire.
• Full-time staff must complete Campus Safety Training from Training Academy held annually.

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Customer service experience desirable.
• Experience in an institutional or campus setting preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

• Ability to prepare and effectively present both oral and written information concerning activities and operations to internal and external constituents.
• Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
• Knowledge of emergency management concepts and practices to include prevention/mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
• Knowledge of federal and state codes and regulations relating to safety and security, fire codes and emergency management and compliance.
• Knowledge building/campus emergency procedures including but not limited to evacuations, fire drills, illness, and life safety equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.
• A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
• High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with…