"Public Safety Officer (Public Safety)"

Overview

Centre College is a premier national liberal arts college that serves approximately 1,400 students and provides a supportive community and a flexible, personal academic path to a meaningful life and career. Founded in 1819, Centre accomplishes its goals in an atmosphere of caring and respectful relationships among faculty, students, and staff. The College has an endowment in excess of $420 million and an operating budget of more than $65 million.

Centre welcomes and supports diversity. The College strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, where individuals can exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences. Please view our Statement of Community.

Located in Danville, KY, the historic, picturesque 150-acre campus is 30 miles from Lexington, in the famed Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky.

Job Skills / Requirements

Reports directly to the Director of Public Safety and is responsible for providing basic security functions, enforcing campus rules and regulations, conducting fire and safety inspections, enforcing parking and traffic regulations and responding to calls for assistance. He/she is a member of the Student Life staff reporting to the Vice President for Student Life through the Director of Public Safety.  

Essential Job Functions: 

Enforce all College rules and regulations, as well as, local, state and Federal laws;

Responsible for building security and periodic building checks;

Conduct routine fire and safety inspections on campus;

Investigate and report on incidents, offenses, injury/illnesses and non-injury motor vehicle accidents;

Patrol the campus on foot and by using various vehicles including bicycles, automobiles and golf carts;

Conduct fire drills in all residence halls each semester;

Respond to calls for assistance including unlocks, motorist assists, suspicious and criminal activity and after-hours maintenance requests;

Maintain the campus fire extinguisher program;

Communicate with the Danville Police Department regarding crimes occurring on or near campus;

Enforce parking and traffic regulations;

Proper maintenance of all department equipment;

Working special events;

Demonstrates an appreciation of and commitment to further an inclusive culture for those of diverse backgrounds such as ability, age, class, ethnicity, faith background, gender expression, gender identity, geographic region, national origin, neurodiversity, race, and sexual orientation that comprise individual and group expressions of identity. 

Marginal Job Functions: 

Contribute to the overall success of the department by performing all other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Entry Requirements:

Education and Experience 

High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college courses preferred.

Training in inter-cultural competency preferred.

Related work experience, in the areas of safety and security.

Valid driver’s license.       

Knowledge and Skills 

Goodd oral, written and interpersonal communications skills.

Ability to function collaboratively within a diverse and dynamic setting.

Ability to work with little supervision.

Willingness to work a flexible schedule, which will include evening, weekend and holiday hours.

Computer skills necessary. 

 Physical Requirements:

•  Limited pushing, pulling, lifting. Lifting would not exceed 20 lbs.
• Mobility on campus necessary.

Education Requirements (Any)

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Additional Information / Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Caregiver Support Program and Employee Assistance Program

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off, Holidays and Sick Time

Holiday Shutdown Period

Staff Education and Development

Tuition Benefit for Dependent Children 

Gym Access

Pet Insurance

Free Library Access

Campus Bookstore Discounts

Discounted Norton Center Tickets

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan

This job reports to the Director of Public Safety

This is a Full-Time position 3rd Shift.

Relocation is not provided and travel is not required

Number of Openings for this position: 1