Public Safety Officer

General Description:

Provides for the safety of students, faculty and staff and the security of college buildings and property by preserving law and order and enforcing regulations.

Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Controls vehicular and pedestrian traffic to ensure orderly flow of both throughout campus. Manages parking lots and issues vehicle violations for parking infractions when necessary.
• Patrols campus by vehicle and foot patrol to ensure security of people, parking lots, buildings and College property.
• Provides directions and assistance to campus visitors.
• Assists in evacuations during fire alarm activations, bomb threats or other emergencies.
• Prepares incident and accident reports documenting details of such incidents.
• Reports traffic, safety and/or security infractions to proper authorities.
• Operates two way radio as needed.
• Provides emergency first aid and C.P.R. in the event of injury.
• Performs all duties assigned by supervisor.

Education Requirements:

High School graduate or GED equivalency required.

Experience:

Six months experience providing security service in an industrial, academic or service-oriented environment.

Competencies and Skills Required:

Six months experience providing security service in an industrial, academic or service-oriented environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is required to walk and sit for extended periods and is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions; including but not limited to, heat, cold, humidity, rain, and direct sunlight. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The employee may be exposed to stressful or potentially dangerous situations or incidents.
• The employee may be required to work at any College campus, center, or offsite function, as needed.
• The employee must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.