Public Safety Officer

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job ID

SM9975-2401-1807

Position Classification

FT Staff MAP

Position Summary

To provide proactive police enforcement, to safeguard life and property within the University community. Ensure compliance of all State and Federal Laws, City Detroit parking and Ordinances, University Policy and Procedures, and Department Policies and Directives. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Patrols campus, providing security to all individuals on university property; checks and maintains security to all buildings and grounds.
2. Provides security services (unlocking cars, starting stalled vehicles, emergency weather notification, unlocking/locking doors to buildings, etc.)
3. Monitors facilities and reports any problems to Physical Plant for repair.
4. Investigates university criminal or traffic complaints/concerns. Deals with parking concerns and enforcement.
5. Assumes specified responsibilities in the Director's absence. Attends training sessions or meetings required by the Director.
6. Monitors students working security during assigned shift.
7. Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:required A high school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Six months to two years (Equivalent combination of education and employment).

Preferred Qualifications

Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the university for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation. MCOLES Certified or Certifiable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. A professional, patient demeanor that promotes a positive impression with co-workers and the University Community.
2. Must have strong organizational and administrative skills, a good work ethic, and a positive attitude for interacting with other people.
3. Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
   o Computer proficiency in MS Word/Excel/Access is required with a strong computer aptitude for learning various computer applications;
4. Must be adaptable with ability to accept and support change, highly skilled at multi-tasking and detailed orientated, able to effectively work independently or in a team environment, and able to work well under pressure.
5. Demonstrate a professional demeanor and a clean well-groomed appearance that creates a positive impression with customers and coworkers.
6. Must be dependable, reliable, and confident working in a professional environment.
7. MCOLES certifiable required.
8. Excellent Organizational Skills,
9. Excellent Presentation Skills,
10. Exercise Independent Judgement,
11. Self-Motivated,
12. Strong Interpersonal Communication,
13. Demonstrate ability to resolve conflict providing an acceptable resolution,
14. Effective time management skills.
15. Ability to digest policy & procedural information and effectively communicate them to employees.

Physical Requirements

Job requires repetitive lifting of light weight objects with frequent bending and stooping, or repetitively lift average weight objects where frequent bending or stooping alternates with lighter activities. Occasionally lifts heavy objects (over 50 pounds).

Work Environment

Regular exposure to unfavorable conditions such as weather conditions, or confined, noisy, or dirty locations.

Licenses/Certifications

(1) Valid Michigan Driver's License in good standing.
(1) MCOLES Certification

Salary/Pay Information

$24.93 per hour MAP

Anticipated Schedule

Shift work with adjustable schedules

Employee Benefits

At the University of Detroit Mercy, we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following benefits:

• Medical -

o Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network

• Dental -

o UDM's School of Dentistry FREE to you and your dependents

o Option to purchase additional dental plan through UNUM

• Vision -

o Under United Healthcare, you are able to get one exam every 24 months

o Under Heritage Vision, an eye exam and lenses (not Frame) are provided every 12 months

(Plans are available to employees to purchase as an option)

• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts offered

• Employee Assistance Program -

o Provided to everyone in your household

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Life and AD&D

o 1x base salary up to $100,000

• Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance

• Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children.

• Retirement Plan -

o UDM provides matches up to 8%

Michigan's largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University's mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.