Public Safety Officer

Public Safety Officer

Provides high profile, uniformed public safety and security services for the University campus and community. Engages in active and regular patrols to assist in providing a safe and secure campus environment.

Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise.

Essential Functions :

• Performs active and regular patrols (foot and vehicle) of all campus areas.
• Provides effective response, investigation and documentation of routine and emergency calls for service, unusual or criminal incidents, medical emergencies, and fire and burglary alarm activations.
• Close and regular surveillance of campus properties, including locking and unlocking buildings according to designated schedules.
• Enforces University rules and regulations.
• Assists with all traffic and parking related responsibilities that includes ticketing, towing, or minimal vehicle assistance.
• Acts as a knowledgeable resource to students, staff, and visitors to campus. Provides general information such as directions as well as more up to date information about campus events.
• Creates written reports and other documentation as necessary and appropriate (i.e. patrol logs, incident reports, parking surveys, etc.)
• Actively reaches out to the campus community establishing relationships with students, faculty, and staff to foster a sense of trust with the public safety function and its officers.
• Able to understand and receive training in dispatch duties if assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule : The Department of Public Safety is staffed 24 / 7 / 365 to include weekends and holidays. Officers must be able to work any shift assigned as well as mandatory overtime. Shifts may include : 8 : 00 am - 8 : 00 pm or 8 : 00 pm - 8 : 00 am.

Minimum Qualifications :

Applicant should have a working knowledge of computer programs such as email, word processing and basic spreadsheets.

​ Application Materials : Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the positions are filled. A resume is required. Upload both required documents to the Resume / CV upload section of the application. You will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references.

Campus Safety and Welfare Responsibilities :

Physical Requirements :

Working Conditions :

Types of Work : Medium work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Position Type :

Non-Exempt, Full Time, Benefit Eligible

Minimum Pay :

$21.16 - Pay Commensurate with Experience

Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

To apply, visit : https : / / wlu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com / en-US / WLUCareers / job / Lexington-VA / Public-Safety-Officer_R1307

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