Public Safety Officer

Safety And Security Services

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. This is a full time benefits eligible hourly position. The starting salary range for the position is $24.47 - $30.59 per hour. Some of the hours worked could also qualify for hourly shift differential rates and weekend shift differential. Hours worked between 6 p.m. and 12 a.m : an additional $1.50 / hr. Hours worked between 12 a.m. and 7 a.m : an additional $3.00 / hr. Hours worked on weekends an additional $1.00 / hr.

Core Responsibilities :

• Patrol campus buildings and grounds, in assigned areas by various means, to promote safety, identify unsafe conditions and suspicious activity, document violations of college policies and state laws, and respond to incidents and complaints as necessary.
• Respond to emergencies, serious incidents and requests for assistance. Serves as a first responder to fire alarms, medical emergencies and conflicts on campus.
• Manage incidents using problem-solving, mediation and de-escalation strategies in accordance with college policies and procedures.
• Conduct preliminary and follow up investigations as needed. Complete detailed & professional incident reports and document shift activity via logs.
• Educate the campus community on topics in safety, security and college policy through interpersonal communications, organized instruction and enforcement.
• Provide general security services for the college community such as locking and unlocking buildings, rooms, gates and vehicles.
• Transport students to and from the campus health and wellness center and local hospital.
• Maintain safe and orderly campus parking lots and roadways through parking education and enforcement.