General Information

Position Title: Public Safety Officer
Control Number: 000167
Reports To: 000169
Position Title Department Name
Sergeant Public Safety
Department Name: Public Safety
Location: Public Safety
Date Prepared: DEC-08
Exempt: No

Primary Purpose

Provides safety and security services which include the implementation and administration of programs that assist the campus community in maintaining order and/or improving the personal safety of the students, faculty, staff, guests and property of the College.

Responsibilities

Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors.

  • Patrols campus grounds in assigned areas by various means to identify suspicious activity, violations of College rules/regulations and state law, and handles incidents as necessary.
  • Participates in the integration of Department of Public Safety services into the broader campus community.
  • Treats members of the community and co-workers with dignity and respect.
  • Assures compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, College rules and regulations and departmental policies.
  • Promotes positive community service and relations with the entire campus community.
  • Enforces safety regulations, state law and College rules and regulations.
  • Responds to all serious incidents, medical emergencies, fires and fire alarms on campus.
  • Complies with lawful orders given by supervisors.
  • Enforces traffic and parking regulations.
  • Conducts preliminary and follow up investigations; writes incident reports in a timely manner.
  • Attends judicial hearings.
  • Participates in staff meetings and training sessions.
  • Provides crowd control function at athletic, social and special events.
  • Transports students to and from the Health Center, hospital and doctor's offices.
  • Provides pickup and delivery of money transfers to the bank.
  • Education & Training

    • High school diploma.
    • Post secondary education preferred.

    Experience

  • Previous institutional security experience or law enforcement background desirable.
  • Specialized and on-the-job training required.
  • Knowledge

    Other

  • Valid driver's license.
  • Must be physically fit and agile.
  • Must be willing to work evenings and occasional long shifts.
  • Must have excellent conflict resolution and communications skills.
  • Must handle confidential matters with appropriate discretion and pass extensive investigative background check.
  • Must be able to walk for extended periods of time in heat and cold.
  • Ability to climb several flights of stairs frequently and lift and carry up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
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