Public Safety Constable

Public Safety Constable

Position Title
- Public Safety Constable

Position Number - 13834

Position Type
- Regular Full-Time

Hiring Location
- Office of the President-Dover, DE

Work Location
- George Campus-Wilmington, DE

Position Specific Details
- This position operates on a rotating schedule to provide public safety coverage to the George campus. The schedule consists of a rotation of Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Monday through Friday 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.. Note, these scheduled hours are subject to change based on the operational needs and requirements of the campus. The incumbent may occasionally be required to work outside of their regularly scheduled hours due to events and operational needs of the campus.

Salary - $49,634

Classification Title
- Public Safety Constable

Job Code - 7034 (FT), 7534 (PT)

FLSA
- Non-Exempt

Position Pay Grade - B/C 13

Position Type
- Full-Time

Summary Statement
- An incumbent is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and may be called upon to deploy varying levels of intervention to ensure the safety of the campus community. An incumbent also serves as a first responder in cases of emergency.

Nature and Scope - A class incumbent reports to the on-duty Public Safety Manager and performs public safety and first responder duties as described. A significant aspect of this work involves making calm and effective responses to stressful situations affecting the public safety of faculty, staff, students, and/or the public that occur on College property or at College sponsored events. This position has ongoing direct contract and interaction with students, and will be a Certified Constable with limited law enforcement powers in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 24, Title 10 of the Delaware Code.

Principal Accountabilities
- An incumbent may perform any combination of the below listed accountabilities:

• Conducts armed patrols of campus buildings and grounds via foot, bicycle, and/or motorized vehicle to ensure compliance with public safety measures and the maintenance of a safe and secure environment conducive to student success
• Initiates investigations of violations of Federal, state, and local laws and ordinances and/or violations of College policy. Assists the Public Safety Manager with investigations of suspicious and/or criminal activity which includes securing and preserving a crime scene and interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects. Makes arrests when warranted. Interacts with the appropriate law enforcement agencies and/or College/campus administration when needed
• Conducts routine inspections of Public Safety personnel and facilities to ensure compliance with College/campus policies, rules, and regulations. Conducts ongoing reviews of campus public safety procedures to ensure they are adequate and applicable to current organizational needs
• Initiates appropriate levels of physical intervention in strict compliance with the College Use of Force Policy
• Is a first responder to all emergencies and takes appropriate action to stabilize the situation until the arrival of a federal, state or local police agency or emergency medical service and by communicating with the Public Safety Manager and/or Chief of Public Safety. Initiates the intervention of emergency services in response to medical emergencies, criminal and domestic violence, traffic, miscellaneous complaints, and other activities
• Attends meetings related to public safety and participates in seminars/conferences relative to institutional public safety. Participates in all training required by the College to remain current in Public Safety knowledge, skills and practices
• Assists with coordinating environmental controls in each building; support all schedules through alternate room assignments on an as-needed basis
• Utilizes the College's administrative software system to maintain electronic and written logs, diaries and records. Prepares routine reports of investigations as assigned for review by the Public Safety Manager
• Works closely with the Chief of Public Safety to execute plans to ensure a smooth transition of students and instructors to classes for evening classes when needed
• Provides the…