Public Safety Officer

Public Safety Officer

Under the general supervision of the Director of Public Safety and the direct supervision of the Sergeant, the Public Safety Officer (PSO) is a security and dispatch services specialist who ensures that the college, its students, employees, guests, and licensees are safe and that all property remains secure and unharmed, and that all college, division and departmental rules and regulations are adhered to.

• Provides a full array of institutionally authorized security measures, including escort services, perimeter deployment, patrol on foot or by vehicle, enforcement of parking rules, implementation of identification, lockdown and exiting procedures, priority response to health and safety incidents, alarm system checks, and emergency procedure execution.
• Report writing is required when assisting a student, faculty, staff, visitor or investigating an unsafe situation. The PSO must use common sense and reasonable judgment to make independent decisions in the best interest of the College and the Department.

• Manages voice, visual, and text communications in the communication center, synchronizes video surveillance, audio messaging, and dispatch operations.
• Provides current deployment and emergency response information for supervisor review and analysis.
• Greets visitors and provides campus directions and information.
• Monitors incoming vehicles, especially when the gate is secured, ensuring only properly identified individuals are allowed access.
• Notifies the Town of Milton emergency services agencies as directed.

PSO will be in contact regularly with:

• Residence Life staff
• Building and Grounds staff
• Municipal agencies such as the Milton Police Department and Milton Fire Department, and state agencies as required.

• Is trained in all non‑supervisory daily operations.
• From time to time, is directed to projects, events, and tasks such as presenting security practices to a student group, providing transportation for a candidate, and helping compile parking program data.

• Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice
• Ability to work additional evening and weekend hours on a primarily residential campus and to be on‑call
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; computer literacy
• Valid Driver’s License
• First Aid/CPR certification within six months of hire date

• At least one year of security or related public safety experience
• Baccalaureate degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related discipline
• Intimate knowledge of Curry College campus and Public Safety procedures

$21.00−$23.00 per hour

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

At the College’s discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate demonstrates an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing them for success in the position.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre‑employment background checks.

Curry College (the “College”) does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it administers, as required by Title IX and its federal regulations, including in admission and employment.

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Individuals who wish to make a complaint of discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX, or who have information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or sex discrimination, may contact the Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance, the Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Inquiries regarding Title IX implementation may be referred to either or both offices listed below.

Ann Coyne, Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance:
Office 122, King Academic Administrative Building, 55 Atherton Street, Milton, MA 02186. (617) 333‑2212, ann.coyne.

Office of Civil Rights (OCR):
Boston Office, Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education, 9th Floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109‑3921. Phone: 617‑289‑0111. Fax: 617‑289‑0150. TDD: 800‑877‑8339. Email: OCR.Boston.