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

Commitment to Mission

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

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-System Office

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations;
The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.

Location address is 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Public Safety Officer assists in providing a safe and secure environment for all employees and visitors at the assigned location so faculty can focus on teaching and students can concentrate on learning. Provides general assistance (gives directions, answers questions, provides information etc.) to faculty, staff, students and visitors and projects a positive image of LSC by maintaining a pleasant and professional demeanor.

Contributes to the overall safety and security of students, employees, visitors and LSC property by maintaining a uniformed presence. Requests assistance from LSC police officers for law enforcement matters, or off-campus police, fire, and EMS personnel as needed. Assists LSC Police Officers as directed within the scope of responsibility.

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. Walks through buildings monitoring the hallways with attention to classroom activity to create a comfortable and safe academic environment. Makes written reports regarding suspicious activities.

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. Renders vehicle services in the form of jump‑starts, vehicle door unlocks, and the calling of wreckers as requested.

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. Locks/unlocks doors on a regular schedule and as requested by individuals (if appropriate).

Provides general assistance to students, visitors, faculty and staff as needed. Answers questions from employees and visitors. If unable to give correct information, directs them to the proper person to answer their question.

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.

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