Public Safety Officer

Provides basic security and protection of persons and University buildings within the University community, including fire safety and emergency response. Reports to the Public Safety Supervisor.

* Serves as first responder to calls-for-service from students, faculty, staff and visitors concerning criminal or civil complaints, maintenance problems, safety situations, alarms sounding, etc.

* Provides access control for buildings and other properties.

* Handles special event details, money pick-ups, etc.

* Enforces parking regulations and provides traffic direction/control.

* Provides crime prevention foot patrols; inspects University property for safety hazards and reports identified hazards by way of incident report and/or University work order.

* Provides personal escorts; responds to inquiries and requests for information.

* Documents relevant incidents in the Public Safety report writing system.

* Assists with testing all fire and life safety equipment on campus.

* Coordinates with local police and emergency medical services regarding response on campus.

* Immediately notify Public Safety supervisory personnel of campus incidents and/or presence of law enforcement, fire or emergency medical services on campus.

* Accurate written documentation of campus incidents

* Answers telephones and two-way radio while working at Dispatch in the Public Safety office

* Assists faculty, staff, students, and visitors with getting an  while working at Dispatch

* Maintain training as Campus Security Authority (CSA) as it relates to the Clery Act.

* Other duties as assigned by Director of Public Safety or designee.