Campus Safety Officer

Campus Safety Officer

To protect life and property while maintaining a safe and secure environment for Beacon College students, faculty, staff and visitors.

The Campus Safety Officer shall be responsible for routinely performing the following functions and activities:

• Patrol campus, as an unarmed private security officer, either on foot or by motor vehicle, to prevent crime and preserving peace to ensure protection of all campus faculty, staff, students, and visitors, as well as all campus buildings, structures, and property;
• Respond to accidents, crimes and complaint reports on campus property;
• Maintain necessary campus security records and reports, completing documentation in a timely manner;
• Escort students from night classes back to apartments;
• Administer first aid as necessary and call for emergency medical services as appropriate;
• Assist Student Affairs and all Beacon College personnel as requested;
• Partner with Leesburg Fire Department and Leesburg Police Department; and
• Maintain a strong customer service orientation with the campus community.

In addition to routine duties the Campus Safety Officer will be responsible for:

• Completing assigned training and attending all professional development activities;
• Attending and participating all other meetings as assigned;
• Participating in Beacon College functions such as orientation, graduation, open houses, fundraising, and community relations as needed;
• Serving on Beacon College committees as needed; and
• All other duties as assigned.

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Valid Florida driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle report (MVR) are required to drive Beacon College vehicles.
• Possess and maintain State of Florida "Class D" security license.
• Possess and maintain CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of modern safety and security practices and procedures.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Computer skills sufficient to prepare security incident reports.

• Strong service orientation with a demonstrated ability to effectively meet the needs of and work collaboratively with a diverse population of students, staff, faculty and public.
• Ability to work in demanding and stressful situations while practicing good judgement.

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.