Patrol Person

Position Purpose:

Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, the Patrol Person (at the rank of Patrol Officer) is responsible for the safety of persons which includes employees, students, guests, and visitors to the campus; protecting of college property, which includes buildings, grounds, equipment, and other items of value at the college.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:

High School or equivalency

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Three years of experience in the field of security, or the equivalent
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
• Good written, verbal, and computer skills.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse community.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate good judgment and the ability to make decisions within the confines of standard operating procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPR and First Aid certification

Patrol Duties:

• The Officer will answer complaints from the College community and respond to them in the proper manner. As a result, a complete and concise investigation form will be filled out for any and all complaints received.
• The Officer will patrol parking lots during tour of duty checking for the theft and/or damage to vehicles, and/or anything our of the ordinary.
• Approach and attempt to identify persons when necessary.

Duties:

• Follow the Department Emergency Procedure Protocol Book in serious cases or cases of emergency.
• Supervise all student employees and part-time employees on security shift and see that the work is carried out properly, in the absence of the supervisor.
• Keep all security related matters in confidence unless otherwise instructed by his/her supervisor or unless necessary to aid in an investigation or to gather information. This would include not discussing such information with students or any College employees.
• Inform the Director or the Dean on call, when requested by the Director, of all incidents involving police agencies which are not routine.
• Attending Judicial Board Hearings if requested, and when involved in cases brought before the board for adjudication.
• Assisting in maintaining cruiser, including washing outside and cleaning inside. Seeing that the cruiser is properly handled during security shift.

Office Duties:

• Use of the radio equipment and Alarm systems and act as dispatcher, when requested.
• The Officer will be responsible for health transports and other transportation needs which are security responsibilities.
• Report any activities of Security personnel which would impair ability to carry out responsibilities as a security employee to the Director.
• Follow all office procedures on security shift.
• Maintain a daily activity and information log.

Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

Performs other duties as assigned