"Public Safety Officer"

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Type Non Classified

Job Title Public Safety Officer

Classification Title Public Safety Officer

Campus Location ASU Beebe

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Arkansas State University-Beebe is seeking (2) Public Safety Officers. One officer will work the day shift and one will work the night shift.

The Public Safety Officer is responsible for maintaining campus safety including monitoring compliance with university conduct policies. The Public Safety Officer can issue citations and/or initiate campus disciplinary processes. The Public Safety Officer will reside on any one of the ASU-Beebe, Searcy, or Heber Springs campuses and report day to day to the HE Public Safety Commander.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Patrol assigned areas to detect and prevent violation of laws and regulations; issues citations as necessary; participate in traffic and/or crowd control during periods of high volume and density.

Arrest and detain violators, when necessary, and testifies in court as required.

Maintains campus security by making building security checks and locking or unlocking buildings and offices.

Complete reports and maintain records and log books concerning incidents and work activities; participated in fire fighting, fire prevention and enforcement of fire codes as required.

Conducts educational classes on crime prevention, safety and security for the university community.

Investigate incidents of criminal conduct on campus.

Provides assistance to the campus community and general public by providing general information and providing assistance to stranded motorists.

Maintains up to date on certifications as required by state law.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must hold current Arkansas Law Enforcement Officer Certification.

Education: Knowledge of a specialized field (however acquired), such as basic accounting, computer, etc. Equivalent of four years in high school, plus night, trade extension, or correspondence school specialized training, equal to two years of college.

Experience General: 3 years related experience and/or training.

Experience Management: 19 to 23 months related management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Salary or Salary Range $37,200

Physical Activities

Stand frequently

Walk regularly

Sit frequently

Use hand to finger, handle, or feel frequently

Reach with hands and arms frequently

Climb or balance frequently

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl frequently

Talk or Hear continuously

Taste or smell occasionally

Physical Exertion

Up to 10 pounds continuously

Up to 25 pounds frequently

Up to 50 pounds occasionally

Up to 100 pounds occasionally

More than 100 pounds occasionally

Vision Requirements

Does this position have any special vision requirements? Check all that apply. Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Ability to adjust focus

Posting Detail Information

Background Check Statement

This position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry background check. In cases where pre-determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.

Background Check Requirements Both

ASU Beebe EEO Statement

Arkansas State University-Beebe shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout our campuses for faculty and staff. Our goal is to foster a workplace community where individuals are valued for their diverse backgrounds and differences.

Posting Number NC2432014

Open Date 08/09/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

NOTE: If you are a veteran, disabled veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran and would like Veteran’s Preference, we will need to see proof of status in order to grant that. Please see Veteran’s Preference section of the application for specific proof.

Applicants for this position with ASU-Beebe must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with ASU-Beebe such as H1-B, F-1 (CPT/OPT), TN or any other status.

U.S. Department of Labor

Know Your Rights https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights-ScreenRdr.pdf

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf (English) https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlasp.pdf (Spanish)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* What is the highest level of education attained?

GED

High School Diploma

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Masters Degree

PHD

* Do you hold a current Arkansas Law Enforcement Officer Certification?

Yes

No

* How many months/years related work experience do you have?

Less than 1 year

1 to 2 years

3 to 4 years

5+ years

* How many years related management experience do you have?

Less than 1 year

1 year

2 years

3 or more years

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Unofficial Transcripts

Arkansas Law Enforcement Officer Certification

Optional Documents

Other

Proof of Veteran's Preference