Campus Safety Officer

Job Title:

Campus Safety Officer

Department:
Student Life

Reports To:

Director of Campus Safety

Job Type: This is a full time, non exempt position.

General Description:

William Woods University is accepting applications for a full-time Campus Safety Officer. The Department of Campus Safety provides 24/7 safety and security services for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and guests.

William Woods University offers employees and their dependents the opportunity to enroll in undergraduate, master's, or doctoral coursework for credit at free or reduced cost. Employees are eligible for undergraduate coursework after three months of service. Eligibility for master's or doctoral programs (including EdS) begins after six months of service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Observe and report all suspicious activity

* Conduct vehicle and foot patrols

* Respond to emergency calls for service

* Perform building lock and unlock duties

* Enforce parking regulations

* Provide special event standby support

* Assist local law enforcement, fire departments, and EMS on campus

* Perform other duties as assigned by command staff

Position Requirements :

* Must be at least 21 years of age

* Must have one year of security experience or prior service in the military, law enforcement, or Department of Corrections (DOC) in lieu of experience; experienced applicants will be given priority

* Must possess a valid driver's license, pass a motor vehicle background check, and adhere to the university vehicle policy

* Must successfully pass a criminal background check

* Must successfully pass a drug screening

* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

* Ability to follow detailed instructions

* High school diploma or GED required

* Must successfully complete a six (6)-month probationary period

Typical Physical Demands:

* Must be physically fit

* Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs several times per shift

* Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, bend, walk, or stand for extended periods

* Ability to perform duties in extreme temperature conditions

* Ability to work irregular hours

* Ability to speak and read English fluently

* Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

* Effective mobility to move freely and quickly throughout campus and office environments

Work Schedule:

This is a 12-month, non-exempt position requiring 40 hours per week, typically consisting of four 10-hour shifts. The role includes holidays and may require occasional mandatory overtime.

William Woods University promotes a student-centered learning environment valuing inclusion, creativity, and intellectual inquiry. Focused on professions-oriented education, we prepare learners for success.

William Woods University is an independent institution chartered by the State of Missouri with main campus facilities in Fulton, MO. It has been operating continuously since 1870, taking its current form as a coeducational university with undergraduate and graduate programs in 1993. Today, William Woods draws approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 35 states and approximately 11 foreign countries. William Woods has been ranked as a Top 100 Midwest University by U.S. News and World Report, and has been recognized for the quality and affordability of its online degree programs.

With a full liberal arts curriculum, William Woods also offers a strong professional tradition, with nationally ranked programs in Equestrian Studies and American Sign Language. Its graduate education program figures strongly in the administration and leadership of Missouri's state school system. William Woods University is governed by a self-perpetuating board of trustees, and remains committed to serving the public good by helping students link intellectual development with the responsibilities of citizenship and professional life.

William Woods University is an Equal Opportunity Employer