Campus Safety Officer

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Part Time Wilmington, OH, US

Position Summary
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Ensures the safety of faculty, staff, and students and monitors facilities, ensuring compliance with college rules and dealing with emergency situations.

THIS IS A WEEKEND SHIFT POSITION- PART TIME (12 hour shift)

• Patrols campus during nighttime hours, checks boilers and other equipment for proper operation and reports unusual situations. Provides escorts on campus as needed.
• Checks outside windows in dorms and windows and doors in all campus buildings, including Greek houses, the Campus Village, Fife Avenue, and College Commons.
• Deals with students or other persons on campus who are in violation of college rules in a reasonable but effective manner.
• Exercises judgement and contacts proper authorities when situation warrants.
• Answers radio/telephone for emergency calls as needed, including weekends and holidays.
• Performs routine maintenance assistance and servicing of institutional vehicles. Periodically assists custodial staff where needed.
• Serves as an on-call person to help cover special events. Assists in covering for absence of other officers.
• Attends department meeting and special training programs outside normal work schedule.
• Periodically checks all parking lots to ensure that vehicles are safe. Checks for illegally parked vehicles and issues tickets or has them removed.
• Locks and unlocks buildings as scheduled.
• Performs related duties as needed or as assigned.

Performance Standards:

• Performs assigned responsibilities in an accurate, timely and effective manner with minimal supervision and meets established timelines for special assignments.
• Exhibits requisite skills and knowledge and an appreciation for confidentiality.
• Makes positive contributions to effective teamwork within the work unit and with other college departments.
• Strives for excellence in performance of responsibilities and in meeting needs of clients/students served.
• Knows and observes college and departmental policies, guidelines and procedures.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Specialized training in safety and security plus at least six months of security experience highly desirable.
• Possession of an Ohio driver’s license.
• Evidence of a high degree of maturity and dependability, with the ability to make sound judgements and deal with emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals who may require persuasion or other appropriate action.
• Ability to write reports and maintain records and logs. Background in investigations helpful.
• Willingness to independently work night shifts.