Posting Number: R0007367
Location: Portland Campus
ABOUT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY:
Willamette University, founded in 1842,
is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students
across five colleges. Our historic campus, adjacent to the Oregon
State Capitol, hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts
college in Salem, Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to
the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range
of professional graduate programs, including Oregon's top-ranked
MBA program, the Northwest's oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA
programs at PNCA and master's degrees in data science and computer
science.
Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive
benefits package to eligible employees. Our
Benefits Summary includes
options for health, dental, life insurance, retirement, substantial
paid time off, tuition and more. If you need assistance applying
for a job or have any questions on recruitment at Willamette,
please contact our
HR Department,
[contact details available in the full listing] or call us at [contact details available in the full listing].
POSITION SUMMARY
Campus Safety Officers are responsible for helping ensure the
safety and security of Willamette University's students, employees,
visitors, and property during their assigned shifts. They deal with
all violations of law and campus policy in an appropriate and
equitable manner and positively engage with diverse individuals and
groups in support of an inclusive environment.
The Campus Safety Officer position reports to the Associate
Director of Campus Safety. This position is responsible for
responding to situations utilizing a set of well-defined policies,
procedures, and expectations. Must be able to perform duties with
independence. Provides direction and supervision to work-study
students but has no formal responsibility for supervision. Public
relations are an important part of this position. Requires strong
interpersonal and verbal communication skills to exchange
information with individuals both inside and outside the
University. Requires an understanding of a culturally diverse
community and the need to interact in a manner that fosters
positive relationships in respectful, equitable, and inclusive
ways.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Campus Safety Officers are responsible for helping ensure the
safety and security of Willamette University's students, employees,
visitors, and property during their assigned shifts.
Patrol university grounds and facilities to ensure a safe and
secure environment, including on foot and in vehicles, patrol
campus facilities, parking lots, grounds, and the interior of all
buildings on campus.
Monitor all activity and confront any suspicious behavior on
Campus.
Escort visitors and intruders off campus if required.
Issue citations and warnings to violators.
Interview individuals involved in incidents, gather information
and write reports on crimes, violence, vandalism, fires, and other
illegal activities on campus. Give accounts of people involved, who
are affected, and what measures were taken to minimize or eliminate
the incidents.
Respond quickly to all calls to Campus Safety for assistance
and contact local Police, Fire, or Medical personnel when
necessary.
Provides medical care at the basic first aid/CPR/AED level as
provided by the American Red Cross or its equivalent. Coordinates
with medical responders when a higher level of care is
required.
Responds to notifications from the security and fire alarms
across campus that are monitored by campus Safety.
Contribute to the support and implementation of the University
Strategic Plan.
Adhere to University policies and procedures.
Updates daily activity logs as needed and in a timely manner;
completes written incident and investigative reports in a timely,
clear, and well-written manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must meet minimum qualifications for certification standards
set by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training
(DPSST). DPSST requires candidates to be a minimum of 18 years of
age to obtain an Unarmed Private Security certification.
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of two years experience in a security position or two
years of college-level law enforcement or criminal justice courses
And/ Or any combination of education and experience that provides
the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the
position's essential functions.
- Ability to operate a computer, with demonstrated skills in
Outlook, Word, Excel, and other security-related programs.
- Valid driver's license within 60 days of hire.
- CPR/AED Certification or obtain within 90 days of
employment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary,
as well as the ability to actively communicate with various
constituents, including faculty, staff, administration, and the
general public.
- Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively solve
problems and initiate and implement projects independently.
- Ability to multi-task with accuracy and meet deadlines in a
fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Customer service experience.
- Experience working in a security-related field.
- Experience working at a college or university.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Typical schedule requires 40 hour per work with possible
required overtime as needed
- Requires standing for long periods of time and taking many
stairs/runs as part of your regular patrol duties.
- Requires to kneel/crawl, twist, lift, carry, push, and pull
objects that weigh up to 50 pounds.
Salary: $23.93/ hour
You will need to upload the following document as part of your
application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled
Resume:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received
until the position is filled.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:
All University positions require that candidates submit to a
criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not
automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of
conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the
position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:
Please read the following carefully before beginning the online
application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette
University, please complete our online employment application. Your
application and all required attachments -- listed at the bottom of
the page -- must be submitted for each individual job post that you
are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you
will not be able to edit your application.
Apply online at https://willamette.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/willametteuniversityjobs/job/Portland-Campus/Campus-Safety-Officer_R0007367
Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and
to rich and rewarding communities, WU is committed to recruiting
and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. We seek
candidates, particularly those from historically under-represented
groups, whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus
varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.
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