Campus Safety Officer

Job Description

Safeguard the campus through regular patrols and extensive interaction and partnerships with students, faculty, staff, visitors, and the broader Hartford community. Support a positive student experience by creating a safe and inclusive campus environment and enforcing college policies and community standards. Help perform incident investigations and respond to emergencies and crises on campus.

• Conduct active and random patrols of the campus to provide a safe and secure environment for individuals and property, and to enforce college policies and community standards.
• Perform initial investigations of incidents, conduct follow-up investigations, and make accurate and timely written reports.
• Respond to emergencies, problems and complaints, and provide care and resources to those who are sick, injured, or in crisis.
• Perform duties in uniform and may travel by foot, bicycle, or marked Campus Safety Vehicle.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and based on departmental needs.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associates, preferred.
• 1-3 years of work experience.
• Driver’s License and excellent driving record.
• Able to pass a background investigation.
• Experience/commitment to working with and supporting diverse communities.
• Possess strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and challenging situations with professionalism and compassion.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a member of a diverse team.
• Display sensitivity to the unique role that security plays in a college setting.
• Effective oral and written communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, collaboration, and facilitation skills and experience.
• Computer and written skills consistent with the completion of detailed and comprehensive reports on computer-based reporting systems.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Reliable and able to work independently under established guidelines.
• Able to perform duties at night and during inclement weather.
• Previous campus safety experience is a plus.
• Ability to speak a second language is a plus.

Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request, in advance, any needed accommodation in order to participate in the application process.