Officer, Public Safety and Security

Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee:

• Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s(employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs(employee and spouse only).
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day,Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break(Wednesday - Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 - Jan.
  1).
• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free mealon Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall;
  Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy.

Job Title: Officer, Public Safety and Security

Division: Fiscal Affairs

Evaluation Group: Staff

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Associate Director, Public Safety and Security

Positions Supervised: N/A

The public safety and security officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, staff and visitors by patrolling the campus, reporting crime and enforcing university policies.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shallnot be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Secures premises by patrolling property, monitoring surveillance equipment and inspecting buildings and access points
• Upholds university’s standards and reputation by complying withlegal requirements of the Clery Act
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the university’s Emergency Action Plan
• Enforces campus parking regulations
• Completes incident/accident reports for missing or stolen property and criminal activity; assures accurate reports, including detailed, complete observations and information
• Conducts surveillance
• Interviews witnesses and obtains signatures

• Supports the university mission and serves as an ambassador ofthe Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports and holds others accountable to the university’s values - integrity, dedication, excellence, creativity and teamwork
• Accompanies visitors, students and employees on campus upon request
• Provides public assistance, including lockout services, firstaid, vehicle jump-starts and traffic direction

• Prevents loss and damage via consistent reporting of concerns
• Educates violators on proper policies and procedures

  Job may require other duties as assigned.

  Required Qualifications

  An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Acceptable criminal background check
  • Security license must be obtained within 60 days of employment
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications must be obtained in a timely manner
  • State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) Incident Command System (ICS) 100 Higher Education (HE) and 700 courses must bepassed with certifications obtained
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Security, military or law enforcement experience preferred
  Knowledge,
  
  Skills and Abilities

  May be representative, butnot all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
  • Ability to use good judgement, think critically and problem solve
  • Ability to mediate, intervene and remain calm during emergencies, hostile situations and physical altercations
  • Ability to work with large groups of students
  • Effective communication skills
  • Strong personal integrity
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
  Work Environment

  Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with…