Public Safety Officer – FT

Under the general direction and supervision of the Safety & Security Coordinator, the Public Safety Officer will act as a resource for safety and security concerns at the assigned location(s) and provide for the safety and welfare of staff, students, and visitors. The position is primarily responsible for monitoring behavior, monitoring visitors and visitor access, securing buildings and property, investigating disturbances, maintaining order during events, enforcing safety and security policy and procedures for visitors, students, faculty, and staff, and providing a professional response to safety or security situations.

This full-time regular position will monitor the physical safety of campus buildings and grounds, monitor visitors, monitor doors, patrol or monitor using surveillance systems, respond to calls or emergencies, and report suspicious behavior. Requires the ability to deal with individuals and situations in a respectful, professional, calm, tactful, and firm manner.

Essential Functions

1. Provide physical security, personal security, and crime prevention. Serve as liaison for law enforcement and emergency responders.
2. Monitor visitors to the building, ensure visitors comply with entry and access processes, and direct as needed.
3. Conduct regular patrols of facilities and grounds, check work and access areas, provide physical security presence on campus and during events, and deal with unruly or unauthorized individuals in a professional and appropriate manner.
4. Monitor and operate video surveillance equipment and security-related technology.
5. As necessary, direct and/or perform tasks related to providing personal safety/security to staff, visitors, and students, verbally de-escalate confrontation situations, and provide guidance and leadership in cases of emergency or crisis within guidelines and established procedures.
6. Implement college emergency/disaster response plans and procedures, and strictly comply with all established procedures, plans, and processes in a safe, responsible, and professional manner.
7. Respond, report, and document safety and security issues that occur on campuses. As required and appropriate, assist in the timely review and investigation of safety and security issues, concerns, or recommendations.
8. Facilitate workplace safety by evaluating workplace security and safety and providing recommendations to the Security and Safety Coordinator.
9. Communicate and partner with campus Administrators to ensure proper security and safety measures are implemented as related to students, employees, facilities, and property.
10. Patrol and monitor parking lots for safety and driver compliance with parking procedures.
11. Assist the Safety and Security Coordinator in maintaining campus safety, such as checking fire extinguishers on campus and eyewash/safety showers on campus on a routine basis.

Promote a Culture of Belonging

Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Minimum of six (6) months of professional work experience in a security, safety, law enforcement, or first-responder field*
3. Must be able to complete (and maintain) all required background checks, certifications, training, and verification required for the position.
4. Valid motor vehicle license (Driver’s license)

* An Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Public Safety, or a directly related field of study may substitute for the minimum requirement of six (6) months of work experience.