Public Safety Officer-1st Shift

FT 1st SHIFT 7a - 3p; W - Su

The Public Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all persons and property on the Guilford College campus. This individual serves as a strong advocate for exemplifying a proactive approach to crime prevention and educating faculty, staff, and students on safety. The officer must be able to think and work independent of direct supervision and direction at times, and must be a problem solver.

Must be diplomatic, polite and possess strong leadership and decision-making skills.

Specific responsibilities include understanding, following and enforcing Guilford College policies, rules, and regulations and all campus security, safety and emergency procedures. The officer coordinates and fosters positive working relationships with all members of the campus community and all emergency services to include police, fire and ambulance while serving as the on-scene liaison between the city/county emergency services. They respond to all calls for service and emergencies (medical & fire), provide escorts, and are responsible for the locking and unlocking of buildings in a timely manner.

They also provide regular foot patrols of the interior and exterior of campus buildings and monitor the campus grounds and roadways. Makes patrols of the campus (ie: foot, golf cart, security vehicle) and enforces traffic and parking regulations as needed. Reviews, understands, and passes on any information pertinent to departmental daily operations via the general information log book. Responsible for the completion of all incident reports and/or any written information pertaining to events that occur during shift and reports security, safety, health and fire hazard issues to the appropriate personnel (i.e. Director of Public Safety, Safety Coordinator, Facilities Director, etc.).

Works closely with Campus Life staff (Dean of Students, Assistant/Associate Deans, Hall Directors, Resident Assistants) to respond to student incidents and emergencies. Notifies Director and Campus Life administrators on after-hours emergency situations as needed. Participates in Public Safety/Campus Life training on procedure, protocol and response to incidents. Participates in community outreach and program implementation.

Position requires a high school diploma. Prefer a minimum of two years-related work experience in security, campus security or law enforcement. Experience in college or university campus security preferred. Preference given to those with a college degree in a related field. Position requires excellent interpersonal, customer service and written and oral communication skills. Must be available to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and some holidays.

At this time, Guilford College is only able to employ individuals who are authorized to work and will perform services in North Carolina, based on current payroll tax registration and related employment compliance requirements.

Guilford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. See our full Statement of Non-Discrimination.