Part Time​/On Call Campus Safety Officer

Part Time/On Call Campus Safety Officer

Position Title
- Part Time/On Call Campus Safety Officer

Department
- Campus Safety
- Group

Pay Type
- Non Exempt

Appointment Type (A) - On Call

Hours Per Week - 16

Number of weeks - 52 weeks per year

Benefits Eligible
- No Benefits

Geographical
- Regional

Qualifies for Relocation Reimbursement
- No

General Scope of Duties - CONNECTICUT COLLEGE is hiring a part-time/on call (up to 16 hrs./wk. scheduled), academic year (40 week), Campus Safety Officer. Additional on call hours will be required as needed by the department over the full year (52 weeks). Connecticut College is a highly selective, private, coeducational liberal arts college located in southern New England. Founded in 1911, the College enrolls 1900 students from 42 states and 70 countries.

The 750-acre campus is an arboretum, and is supported by a staff and faculty of more than 800. The Campus Safety Department is a 24/7 on campus operation. Under direct supervision, the officers maintain security of persons and property at Connecticut College. Using standard operating procedures as a guide for performing duties, the officers perform routine security and safety patrol duties, remain alert to emergency situations and provide first-line response, and emergency management.

As part of our daily operations, all campus Safety Officers will complete rotating shifts in the Dispatch Center. The Dispatcher Center is the 24/7 Communications and Resource Center for the Connecticut College Department of Campus Safety for any services, incidents, or emergencies that occur on campus.

· Maintain a high level of professionalism, honesty and integrity

· Be courteous and polite in all interaction with the community and perform all duties impartially

· Enforce all College rules and regulations

· Provide physical security of all college buildings, leased buildings, and property on and off campus

· Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols to monitor and respond to security concerns

· Ensure visible presence in key areas, including residential halls, academic/non-academic buildings and common spaces

· Respond appropriately to emergency calls, conduct thorough preliminary investigations, assess situations, and assist or obtain necessary support services

· Prepare detailed reports of all investigations, complaints and calls for service performed

· Transport sick or injured students to the College Student Health Services when necessary

· Recognize and report all unsafe conditions; correct problem or report to responsible personnel

· Identify and remove any unauthorized person or vehicles from college property: including issuing parking tickets and moving violations

· Provide access to Residence Halls and Academic Buildings when necessary

Dispatch Responsibilities:

· Receive and respond to emergency and non-emergency calls

· Dispatch security personnel to incidents or locations as needed

· Monitor security cameras and alarms

· Maintain communication with on-duty officers

· Coordinate with other campus departments in emergency situations

· Track all activities of each shift: data entry of Daily Patrol Sheets/Activity logs.

· Responsible for key control and maintaining the key log.

· Submit work requests to Facilities Management for issues or problems identified during your shift.

High school graduate with 2-5 years related experience needed; some college preferred. Must be able to write clear and concise reports, possess a valid Driver's License and have no prior criminal record; will be necessary to qualify in CPR and First Aid. Guard Card Certification required within the first 90 days of employment.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to work in various positions for extended periods of time – not limited to stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Agility and flexibility to navigate campus terrain and buildings quickly
• Ability to walk up and down multiple flights of stairs
• Be able to work in all weather conditions – when experiencing extreme weather conditions prevalent at the time for…