Public Safety Officer

position summary

the duties are generally classified as: (a) providing safety and security services that will meet on a 24‑hour basis the many diverse needs of an active college community, (b) checking for safety and security hazards before they occur, and (c) offering necessary assistance in emergencies.

• patrolling and checking all areas of the campus grounds and buildings for both potential and actual safety and security hazards.
• investigating all accidents and other incidents, either criminal or non‑criminal, and handling and reporting them appropriately.
• being alert for the presence of suspicious persons and circumstances on campus.
• regulating and enforcing traffic and parking policies.
• being watchful for and reporting energy wastes, such as unnecessary lighting, and maintenance problems, such as nonfunctioning lighting.
• providing advice and counsel to members of the college community on safety and security matters.
• providing assistance to members of the college community and its visitors by providing escorts and battery boosts.
• providing campus information and directions as needed.
• providing other services or performing other duties as required by circumstances or instruction of the appropriate higher authority.
• obey all laws, policies, procedures, and orders and likewise promptly execute the same.
• receive records and service immediately all complaints and requests for service in accordance with tougaloo college and department of public safety orders.
• maintain a courteous and respectful attitude toward all persons.
• conduct searches, detain personnel, conduct surveillance, interview victims and witnesses.
• respond to emergencies and calls for assistance.
• give testimony in court or on‑campus hearings.
• maintain sensitive, confidential information in a secure manner.
• properly operate and use departmental equipment, vehicles, etc.
• maintain daily written duty log of activities and prepare written reports, as necessary.
• monitor and check all vehicles and pedestrians entering the campus.
• conform to all standard and special operating procedures listed herein.
• monitor surveillance cameras and take appropriate action as required.
• use basic computer skills to complete required reports.

• must possess the required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience, and be able to demonstrate the essential functions of the job.
• skill in resolving situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.
• familiarity with radio communication equipment and usage.
• skill in verbal and written communication.
• ability to operate a computer at a moderate level.
• skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with employees.
• ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, staff, visitors, and outside constituencies.
• skill in problem solving and mediating conflict.
• ability to direct traffic.
• ability to maintain crowd control.
• ability to recognize and report hazards and to apply safe work methods.
• have a stable work history.
• possesses essential psychological traits.
• have well‑developed interpersonal communication skills and professional composure to fit a collegiate environment.
• must be drug‑free.
• possesses good moral character.
• possesses a good driving record.
• meet the department's standard on appearance and grooming.

• required to work nights / weekends / holidays.
• the ability to stand for 8 hours.
• able to walk, stoop, bend, run, and with no difficulty.
• must be able to work in inclement weather or weather extremes.
• requires physical skills to be able to walk, climb stairs, and make routine foot patrols.
• ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

date of position opening:

Final date to receive applications: until position filled

salary: commensurate with experience

location: tougaloo college, 500 west county line road, tougaloo, ms 39174

email:
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tougaloo college is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, citizenship, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity; or any other legally protected status. The college prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence.