Campus Safety Officer; part-time

Position: Campus Safety Officer (part-time)
Job Summary

Campus Safety Officers are charged with the responsibility of protect college personnel, students, and property, providing a safe and secure campus environment and preserving the peace.

The Campus Safety Officer position works on-site in Jackson, MS. The regular work week for a part-time officer is two 8-hour shifts per week. The current needs include shifts on Saturday and Sunday from 7am-3pm, and 3pm-11pm.

Job Duties

The Campus Safety Officer may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties:

* Act as first responder to all campus emergencies, medical and criminal, that could potentially be hazardous and/or life threatening.

* Enforce campus policies, regulations and procedures.

* Assist Residence and Student Life with enforcement of regulations and Code of Conduct violations.

* Make regular inspections of the campus facilities during shift, noting unusual occurrences.

* Observe and report trespassers, fire, water leaks, or other hazardous conditions to supervisors/command staff/management which could lead to loss or damage to property and equipment.

* Unlock buildings as scheduled for events and ensure all windows and doors are locked as scheduled.

* Patrol assigned area.

* Handle all dispatch duties, including radio communications and monitoring traffic entering/exiting campus, emergency phone lines and surveillance cameras.

* Ensure only authorized persons are admitted to the campus while on duty.

* Enforce campus traffic regulations including parking and speeding.

* Direct and control traffic and provide crowd control and security during special events and as required.

* Observe weather conditions on campus and report dangerous or unusual weather-related activity to supervisors/command staff/management.

* Complete investigations of College violations, including viewing camera footage, talking with witnesses, and writing incident/accident reports.

* Act as a liaison for the College with local law enforcement.

* Provide awareness education/information on an informal basis to students and employees during other duties.

* Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

* Must have a valid state driver's license

* Experience with computers, including Microsoft Office or similar programs, and the ability to learn new technologies quickly to perform essential job functions

* Strong sense of customer service and demonstrated ability to be proactive in helping others.

* Strong written and oral communications and relational skills including the ability to communicate information, both verbal and written, in a clear and concise manner and to compose written reports, forms, and memos.

* Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and members of the public.

Physical Requirements

* Must be able to work 8-hour shifts including weekends, and holidays. May work evenings or overnight, depending on assigned shift.

* Significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting.

* Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 35 lbs on a regular basis and up to 175 pounds or more in an emergency situation.

* Must regularly stand or walk for extended periods of time, climb stairs, or sit for extended periods as needed.

* Mentally analyze a situation, solve problems, and make decisions under pressure.

* Must be able to read and understand written instruction.

* This position is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and must be able to work in all types of weather.

* Must possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should email their completed application form to [email protected]. Please put "Full-time campus safety officer" in the subject line. No phone calls please. Download the application here (PDF).