Public Safety Officer Job The Woodlands area,Texas USA,Security

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

One LSC
Student Focused
Own It
Foster Belonging
Cultivate Community
Choose Learning

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories by The Chronicle of Higher Education's Great Colleges to Work For.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Public Safety Officer assists in providing a safe and secure environment for all employees and visitors at assigned location so faculty can focus on teaching and students can concentrate on learning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Patrols campus grounds and buildings on foot or in golf carts; reports safety hazards and physical security deficiencies verbally and in writing.

In conjunction with an LSC Police Officer, responds to medical or fire assistance requests, aiding the Officer and/or leading the responding EMS / Fire Department personnel to the appropriate location

Responds to low risk calls for service to assess scene and determine the need for police, fire, or EMS response

Stays vigilant in order to observe and report any need for police officer response

Periodically tours parking lot to ensure safety of property.

Monitors and responds to fire alarms, checks fire extinguishers while on patrol to ensure that they are in place and charged, and reports those that need maintenance

Enforces LSC and location regulations of a non-law enforcement nature (parking, smoking, etc.)

Upon request, ensures faculty and staff have access to the facilities they need to perform their job.

Provides general assistance to students, visitors, faculty and staff as needed.

Directs traffic and guests on events held at various locations within the confines of LSC owned or controlled property

Handles after-hours safety escorts

Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Excellent decision-making skills and the ability to think and act quickly
Skilled in conflict resolution and avoidance, and have exemplary public relations skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to meet the driving record criteria established by the LSCS
Ability to make sound decisions based on good judgment on a frequent basis
Ability to exercise self-restraint and maintain composure under pressure or adverse conditions
Ability to operate with limited to no supervision and maintain efficient, self-directed job functions

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items.

WORK SCHEDULE AND

CONDITIONS:

Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED
Valid Texas driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree or higher

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

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