Campus Safety Officer

Campus Safety Officer

Bethel University has an opening for a full‑time Campus Safety Officer.

The ideal person for this job will exhibit exemplary character, a professional demeanor, a high commitment to working well with people, and be able to pursue excellence in an environment where we enjoy our jobs.

Campus Safety Officers provide safety and security services to the campus community and our guests. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Patrol Bethel University property in various ways (foot, bicycle, or in an authorized vehicle) to maintain a visible physical presence.
• Conduct regular checks and inspections to ensure building safety and security including doors, windows and gates.
• Monitor and assist with traffic flow as needed; issuing traffic and parking citations when appropriate.
• Report damage, malfunctions, faulty equipment or utilities, or any unusual, questionable, dangerous, or suspicious conditions, persons, or activities anywhere on campus, indoors or outdoors using proper reporting methods.
• Investigate and report criminal activity/complaints and traffic accidents.
• Maintain and report all activities on a daily shift log.
• Respond to requests for routine departmental services (lockouts, jump starts, safe‑walk etc.); assist all persons to comply with Bethel University regulations and rules of conduct while on university property; apprehend or evict violators from premises.
• Activate the Emergency Notification System (ENS) when needed.
• Respond to medical situations and emergencies; report all injuries and medical emergencies; provide basic first aid as needed; call EMS when needed.

• A high school education or GED. Additional education is a plus.
• Relevant experience in safety and security.
• A valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to pass a drug screen, criminal and credit checks; and pre‑employment physical.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to read, write and speak fluently in English.
• Must be able to see clearly at 20 inches or less and at 20 feet or more. Must have color and peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods. Must be able to climb stairs and ladders; occasional running or jogging may be necessary. Carrying, using hands to grasp, handle, or feel, reaching, walking, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pulling, pushing may also take place. Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds and between 100 to 200 pounds with assistance.

Will work in indoor and outdoor environments during all seasons in cold, heat, and humidity.

Bethel University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. In keeping with the mission of the institution, Bethel University seeks applicants with a strong commitment to the values and lifestyle of evangelical Christianity and who profess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

As a Christian institution, we require faculty and staff to adhere to the University's Lifestyle Covenant and to enforce a religiously based statement of responsibilities for all University employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Bethel University, as an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Missionary Church, reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended).