Campus Safety Officer (Temporary)

Campus Safety Officer (Temporary)

University of Puget Sound
Job ID: 8701
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Appointment: Temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE) position. Anticipated to last up to 6 months.
Work Location: This position is based in Tacoma, WA, and is an on-campus role only.

Position Summary:
Campus Safety Officers work collaboratively with Security Services team members and others to promote a safe environment and protect the welfare of Puget Sound students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. They perform a variety of tasks that assure and enhance the safety of the Puget Sound campus and its members. Campus Safety Officers patrol campus; monitor the physical safety of campus buildings and grounds; provide courtesy escort services; make referrals and offer a range of assistance to campus members. Campus Safety Officers remain alert to suspicious activities, investigate disturbances, provide first-line response for reported irregularities and emergencies, and support security for special events, and complete incident reports and other security-related documentation. Campus Safety Officers provide leadership and training to part-time student staff members working within the Security Services department and support the success and safety of all Puget Sound students consistent with the university's mission and values. Campus Safety Officers are active members of the Puget Sound community and serve as promoters of a welcoming and inclusive culture.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Commitment to serve fairly, protect, and communicate, within a diverse campus community
• Perform regular vehicle and foot patrols on campus to ensure personal, building, and equipment security
• Respond to observations and/or reports of criminal activity
• Provides first-aid response to campus members and visitors
• Inspect fire safety and burglar alarm equipment; provide fire and burglar alarm response and investigation; and initiate repairs as necessary
• Complete security-related documentation and incident reports
• Dispatches security staff, via radio, to routine, priority, and emergency calls for service.
• Answers multi-line telephone for Security Services and, after hours, for Facilities Services, Conference Services, and Campus Operator.
• Maintains an accurate and detailed shift log while in a high volume, high pace environment.
• Monitors fire and burglar alarms, security cameras, card access, and other dispatch-related computer programs.
• Correspond via telephone or radio with Tacoma Police and Fire Departments.
• Notifies and dispatches Facility staff, after hours, via radio or phone.
• Provides information to and advises security and university administrative staff, including Resident Directors, who serve in an on-call capacity.
• Greets visitors and provides information over the telephone and in person.
• Other duties assigned by the Director of Security Services.
• Is designated as a Campus Security Authority and is required to report known campus-related crimes to Security Services.
• Interact professionally and effectively with Tacoma Police and Fire, and other external agencies
• Communicate effectively using two-way radio
• Contribute to campus safety by identifying and reporting repairs needed to campus facilities.
• Provide courtesy safety escorts for campus members via vehicle and on-foot
• Perform campus parking enforcement
• Mentor, train, and informally evaluate on-duty part-time student staff
• Regular attendance, including meetings and department training, is an essential function of the position.
• Manage, participate in, and/or complete shift duties, daily assignments, and other duties as assigned to support department activities and operations and meet campus needs

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Budget Responsibilities: No budgetary responsibilities. All staff must be fiscally responsible by caring for issues department equipment.

Qualifications:

• Ability to respectfully work, communicate, and provide leadership within a diverse campus community; must be sensitive and proactive to the needs of all community members and nurture an inclusive environment
• Some work experience in customer service/safety/security services/loss prevention/Military or similar
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must act quickly and accurately
• Must demonstrate good judgment
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification
• Valid Washington state driver's license
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays is required.
• Duty schedules may change to meet the business needs of the department and university and staff must adjust accordingly. This includes occasional MANDATORY overtime.
• Ability to work independently, and approach others in a professional, respectful, and polite manner
• Physically able to run and to defend self and/or others
• Must be able to carry/drag heavy objects
• Frequently lifting/carrying up to (but not limited)1-20 pounds
• Being exposed to wet/humid conditions and changing temperatures for extended periods
• Must have the ability to be effective on a graveyard shift
• Must use campus resources to find creative solutions to problems
• Must be able to speak clearly, listen attentively, read, write, and understand English
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions

Compensation and Benefits:
Career Framework Information:
Job Family: Security
Level: C1
Pay Grade: 4
The anticipated range for this position is $24.45. Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate's education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations.

Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package for eligible staff employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plan options and 403(b) contributions
• Paid vacation, sick leave, floating holiday, campus holidays and bonus holidays
• Education benefits, such as full tuition for eligible employees and their families
• Access to university facilities and entertainment (fitness center, pool, library, concerts, lectures and more!)

Please note:

• Positions that work less than .75 FTE (1,560 hours per year) do not qualify for long-term disability or education benefits.
• Positions that work less than .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will accrue paid sick leave but are not eligible for additional benefits.
• Temporary positions that work at least .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will be eligible for benefits.

This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• 3 Professional References (At least 2 supervisors)

Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered.
All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of all required background checks.