Campus Safety Officer

Job Summary

Oberlin College and Conservatory is accepting applications for the Campus Safety Officer position. This is a full‑time, 40‑hour, continuing campus safety position that reports to the Assistant Director of Campus Safety. It is a uniformed, non‑sworn, unarmed position holding the internal rank of Officer.

The incumbent will have general responsibility for life and property protection on campus and will provide general and emergency public safety services.

• Conduct patrol (mobile, bicycle, walking, etc.) of the campus and its facilities on an assigned duty or shift.
• Provide safety and security services to specific areas as assigned.
• Perform some traditional law‑enforcement duties typically assigned to security personnel.
• Respond promptly and professionally to requests from students, faculty, staff, and visitors for emergency and general security/safety services.
• Enforce the rules, regulations, and policies of Oberlin College and Conservatory, applicable local ordinances along with state and federal laws necessary to maintain a peaceful and orderly academic environment.
• Conduct thorough security checks of all assigned College facilities to ensure integrity and safety of people and contents.
• Promptly correct and/or report all observed safety, security, utility, environmental, and fire hazards.
• As assigned, conduct investigations and inquiries into incidents involving violation of college policy, criminal offenses, or suspicious circumstances; submit comprehensive written reports.
• Secure and open facilities as scheduled.
• Provide periodic inspections of various safety equipment located on campus.
• Stay well‑informed of and promote crime prevention and fire safety.
• Greet visitors to the Campus Safety Office, Allen Memorial Art Museum or Conservatory of Music in a welcoming, courteous, and friendly manner.
• Coordinate and perform all Campus Safety Office radio and telephone communications functions as necessary or as assigned on shifts.
• Receive, transmit, and coordinate radio and telephone messages to/from Campus Safety personnel and other offices, and when necessary, Facilities Operations, Conference Services, and other offices on the College campus, along with local law enforcement and other public safety agencies. Coordinate the Campus Safety Office response to emergencies with staff of other College offices and public‑safety agencies.
• Answer telephone calls in a friendly, courteous, and welcoming manner; evaluate callers’ needs and provide requested assistance, or refer to other office staff or College offices.
• Monitor comprehensive central alarm systems (fire safety, burglary/robbery detection, HVAC, etc.) to determine conditions; alert appropriate personnel when alarms sound or visual scans detect problems.
• Maintain appropriate electronic or written log of all activities during assigned duty shift, including radio, telephone, and general support activities.
• Complete various forms associated with reported security and safety discrepancies, work orders to the Facilities Operations Office, lost & found property, and crimes or other incidents.
• Make appropriate notifications to other College offices, departments, and staff members in the event of emergencies or incidents involving exceptional or unusual circumstances.
• Fulfill requirements of a Campus Security Authority (CSA) as defined by the Jeanne Clery Act concerning reporting crimes to law‑enforcement authorities.
• Perform all related safety and security services or emergency/general duties as requested by the Director, Assistant Director, Supervisor or any other senior officer.

Must be at least 19 years of age with a valid Ohio Driver’s license and driving record that meets College insurability standards; must be willing to work flexible hours, including overtime for extracurricular campus events which may include weekends and holidays. Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills (a writing sample will be required during the interview process); experience demonstrating the ability to interact in a sensitive, courteous, and understanding way with members of a diverse residential and academic…