Full-Time Public Safety Officer

Under direct supervision, performs various duties relating to the health and safety of persons and property at Carthage College. Patrols the College campus at designated areas and times while adhering to established procedures and policies for handling a wide variety of situations. Work hours typically include evenings, weekends, and holiday hours on a scheduled basis.

Responsibilities:

• Patrols College property at designated times and location on both foot and by vehicle, making periodic inspections of building and grounds. During a patrol; identifies suspicious situations, investigates, and acts to prevent problems.
• Uses patrol time to protect College property and equipment against fire, theft, damage, illegal entry, and/or threats.
• Reports unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate leaders for handling. Follow-up to ensure resolution as requested.
• Responds to medical, fire, and personal emergencies involving visitors or members of the College community; students, faculty, staff, and contract workers.
• Proactively communicates with Public Safety, College administration, local police departments, and any additional resources and/or members as needed regarding any potential issues and situations.
• Directs traffic and performs event control as needed with the requirements of events and participants while balancing the needs of the College to ensure a safe experience for all.
• Assists and directs campus visitors by providing guidance and general information while maintaining to promote a safe and positive culture for the campus.
• Prepares and submits written reports of activities while providing sufficient detail.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the Public Safety Department with the goal of accomplishing the Department and College’s objectives.
• Attends training, additional education, Public Safety Department meetings, and participates in administrative and judicial hearings as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED is required. Additional experience, particularly in security dispatching is preferred.
• Ability to work with a wide range of personalities while maintaining a balance of service and compliance with the College’s campus regulations.
• Must be reliable and report to work on time on a daily basis.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to quickly assess a situation and determine an appropriate response.
• Ability to adhere to established procedures and policies.
• Ability to professionally and respectively communicate with a diverse population.
• Basic computer skills.

About Carthage

Located on the shore of Lake Michigan in the thriving Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, Carthage College blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, and personal attention from dedicated faculty and staff. Our beautiful campus, an 80-acre arboretum with stunning lake views, is home to 2,600 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Founded in 1847, Carthage is consistently named a Best Midwestern College by The Princeton Review and a Most Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report. All Carthage employees play a vital part in the success of our students, as we work together to create an environment where all can achieve their true potential. Grow with Carthage.

Carthage College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse community. We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.