Public Safety Officer

Provides basic security and protection of persons and University buildings within the University community, including fire safety and emergency response. Reports to the Public Safety Supervisor.

• Serves as first responder to calls-for-service from students, faculty, staff and visitors concerning criminal or civil complaints, maintenance problems, safety situations, alarms sounding, etc.
• Provides access control for buildings and other properties.
• Handles special event details, money pick-ups, etc.
• Enforces parking regulations and provides traffic direction/control.
• Provides crime prevention foot patrols; inspects University property for safety hazards and reports identified hazards by way of incident report and/or University work order.
• Provides personal escorts; responds to inquiries and requests for information.
• Documents relevant incidents in the Public Safety report writing system.
• Coordinates with local police and emergency medical services regarding response on campus.
• Immediately notify Public Safety supervisory personnel of campus incidents and/or presence of law enforcement, fire or emergency medical services on campus.
• Accurate written documentation of campus incidents
• Maintain training as Campus Security Authority (CSA) as it relates to the Clery Act.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Public Safety or designee.