Campus Safety Officer - University Police Department

Job Description
- Campus Safety Officer
- University Police Department (30497)

Campus Safety Officer
- University Police Department 30497

Description

The University Police Department at West Virginia University is seeking applications for a Community Safety Officer position to advance WVU’s commitment to our values of Service, Curiosity, Respect, Accountability, and Appreciation.

WVU’s Police Department is a 24/7 community based, progressive agency that gives officers the flexibility to do good work for all faculty, staff, students and visitors.

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:

• 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. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information ? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• 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.

Pay Grade: 14

Work

Shifts:

Day/Afternoon/Night

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience dealing with the public.
• 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…