Public Safety Officer

Eastern University invites applications for full-time and part-time Public Safety Officer vacancies. A Public Safety Officer patrols the campus to discourage criminal behavior, provides shuttle transportation, secures buildings, and interacts with all members of the Community to promote a sense of well‑being and security, and enhance the quality of life on the Eastern University campus.

This position has multiple shifts available ranging from 16-40 hours per week.

• Protection of life and property, and interdiction of criminal activity through high visibility, vehicular and foot patrol on the campus and maintain a log of all patrol activities.
• Uses radio/telephone to answer all calls.
• Provides shuttle transportation to rail stations and other assigned areas and maintains a log of passengers.
• Regulates campus vehicular and pedestrian traffic to enhance safety and expedite flow; enforces University parking regulations.
• Responds to emergency situations, including alarms, medical emergencies, and crimes in progress and summons municipal Police, Fire, and EMS assistance when required.
• Identifies, reports, and resolves conditions and circumstances that are hazardous to people and property. Inspects buildings and properties for proper maintenance and working order.
• Interacts with the community and visitors, acting as a goodwill ambassador and rendering assistance where needed.
• Administers first aid and CPR when necessary.
• Investigates crimes, accidents, and other noteworthy incidents, summoning the assistance of municipal services when indicated, and prepares and submits concise and comprehensive reports in accordance with procedures.
• Secures and unlocks campus buildings in accordance with schedules and procedures.
• Provides safe walk escorts for members of the Community and visitors.
• Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and affirmation.
• Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect, seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission.
• This position is a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and must report any crimes or incidents that may be reported to them.
• Other duties as assigned.

Status:
Staff, non-exempt, hourly, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year.

• The Public Safety Officer must possess a high school diploma or GED and a good work history.
• The applicant must possess a valid driver’s license, have a clean driving record, and at least one year of driving experience.
• Must be able to drive safely at night and in poor weather.
• Proven computer literacy (Microsoft Office Word, Excel); excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Must be capable of passing a background investigation including criminal records check and a physical and/or psychological examination.
• Ability to follow instructions and get along with others.
• The physical demands of this position must be met. Heavy lifting a must (not in excess of 50 pounds).
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time; must also be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, kneel, lift and carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
• Ability to talk, hear and walk without assistance.
• Ability to report to work for assigned shift and perform required duties for a minimum of eight (8) hours per day.
• It is essential that the incumbent exhibits an understanding of, and support for, the University’s Christian mission.