Campus Safety Officer

Augustana University invites applications for the position of full‑time Campus Safety Officer who operates from 12:00 a.m. to 08:00 a.m.

The Campus Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the university’s students.

• Patrol campus in vehicles and on foot in all weather conditions, secure premises, and monitor surveillance equipment.
• Authorize entrance and departure of students, faculty, staff and visitors to guard against illegal or threatening activities and to maintain security of premises.
• Observe and detect any criminal activity and/or violations of the university’s rules and regulations, as well as city, state and federal laws.
• Conduct investigations of incidents, including interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence.
• Complete detailed and accurate reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, surveillance activities, and witness interviews.
• Respond to unusual circumstances and secure emergency aid when needed, with moderate discretion for independent judgment.
• Prevent loss and damage by reporting irregularities and informing violators of policy and procedures.
• Communicate with the Sioux Falls Police Department, Sioux Falls Fire Rescue, Patient Care Ambulance Services, Metro Communications and other law‑enforcement agencies that provide public safety in the surrounding area.
• Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information to community members.
• Dispatch appropriate security resources for emergency and routine calls and provide details to responders.
• Provide professional and courteous service to University visitors, callers, other agencies, and vendors.

• Must possess a valid South Dakota Driver License or a valid Driver License of another state and can obtain a South Dakota Driver License.
• High School Diploma required. Prior military, law enforcement or security experience or training preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to become certified in the use of an ASP baton, chemical spray, first responder emergency medical services to include the use of CPR and an AED (Automated External Defibrillator).
• Designated as an “essential employee”, the Officer may be required to remain on duty beyond normal shift and/or be available on a 24‑hour basis to report for duty without prior notice due to emergencies or manpower shortages.

• Your strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Your ability to deal politely and courteously with a diverse campus population in a professional manner.
• Your ability to react and make appropriate/judgment calls and decisions quickly while remaining calm in dangerous and high‑stress situations.
• Your ability to observe and recall situations and events.
• Your ability to understand and carry out complex oral instructions.
• Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Interested applicants are asked to complete the following application materials. These materials should be submitted in one document to our career center. If assistance is needed during the application process, please contact human resources.

• Letter of interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Contact information for at least three references

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre‑employment background check.

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Full‑time

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