Campus Safety Officer - University Police Department

About The Opportunity

Community Safety Officers are non-sworn civilian officers who support the University by establishing and maintaining a safe atmosphere for the students, visitors, faculty and staff at West Virginia University by providing routine patrol of areas and being a first point of contact for public assistance.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks
• Wellness programs

• Provide proactive patrols of assigned area on campus to observe persons and property therein for the purpose of reducing and preventing criminal activities. Checks buildings for security, being alert for situations of deficiencies that make WVU vulnerable to crime. Corrects or reports noted deficiencies. Responds to routine and emergency calls and takes appropriate action to support Campus Police Officers.
• Works to develop a positive relation with all members of the campus community including students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Advises public on ways to make them more secure and seeks public support for crime prevention. Hands‑on presence on campus by developing and maintaining a positive rapport with students, visitors, faculty, and staff. Actively participate in crime prevention and community policing activities.
  
  Assists the general public by answering inquiries, providing directions, and other similar general service activities.
• Patrols campus during special events such as concerts, football and basketball games, and other similar activities which draw large crowds of people. Directs traffic after said events to alleviate congestion. Provides for crowd control, including assisting Campus Police Officers in subduing large numbers of intoxicated persons.
• Watches for fire, fire hazards, safety hazards, and other dangerous or damaging situations. Takes appropriate action when a water leak, chemical spill, or other related hazardous condition is detected.
• Administers first‑aid to injured or sick persons and provides or arranges for necessary transportation.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

PG14

Day/Afternoon/Night

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0‑6 months of experience working with the public in some capacity.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

• Ability to read and write in English and perform basic mathematical calculations as would be required in the completion of technical reports and professional police operations.
• Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels within the organization and the general public in a clear and professional manner.
• Ability to rapidly learn University and Department of Public Safety policies and procedures.
• Must acquire and maintain a CPR certification.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform defensive tactics to protect self and others.
• Ability to react quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to learn police practices and philosophies.
• Physical capability to perform duties of position.
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must have or be able to obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire.

• Standing, Walking, Carrying, and Bending.
• Running, Jumping, and Climbing.
• Able to withstand all increments of weather.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

Posting Classification:
Classified
Exemption Status:
Non‑Exempt
Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Schedule:

Full‑time