Public Safety Officer

Position Summary

Provide security services in a campus environment.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Safety & Security

• Patrol campus by foot, motor vehicle, and cart, providing visibility and maintaining constant, mobile random and unsystematic surveillance of campus
• Provide facility security, including promoting overall safety awareness throughout campus
• Responsible for all security functions of the shift
• Provide parking lot escort services as requested
• Perform daily locking and unlocking of campus buildings
• Handle lock-outs and access issues as needed during shift, including providing appropriate assistance as needed in an expedient and professional fashion
• Know the location and operation of fire alarms and equipment, first aid kits, AED devices, and other safety equipment
• Serve as first responder in emergency situations
• Be alert for persons engaging in prohibited behavior on campus
• Observe and report safety hazards and maintenance issues
• Provide traffic control and parking lot supervision/citations
• Report to supervisor any violation of law or College policies

Additional Responsibilities

• Special event details
• Assist in training of new officers as assigned
• Read daily pass-on boards, emails, and schedules for shift preparation
• Perform monthly inspections of AEDs, fire extinguishers, emergency locks/shades, lighting, & emergency exit signs

Administrative Responsibilities

• Suite guest check-ins and escorts
• Fleet vehicle check-ins/check-outs
• Report and log lost and found items on campus
• Complete incident reports and maintain logs and records
• Provide office and clerical support, if assigned
• Maintain personal and departmental equipment/uniforms
• Assist Chief of Public Safety in any function as required
• All other duties as assigned
• Maintains a collaborative work environment and works well with others.
• Perform duties in professional manner at all times.