Campus Safety Officer

Job Description

The Public Safety department seeks a Campus Safety Officer to be as visible as possible in all parking lots, garages, and buildings throughout the campus to deter theft, vandalism, possible physical assaults.

• Provides security coverage at assigned post. Ensures all employees and students wear appropriate identification when entering the buildings. Signs in all visitors and directs them to offices, meeting spaces as necessary.
• Serve as a safety escort for students
• Provides campus information and assistance to students, faculty, staff and visitors
• Completes rounds as assigned. Checks doors, windows and other access areas to assure they are secure during off-shift hours
• Provides emergency medical response. Radio Shift Commander, contacts ambulance if necessary. Be prepared to direct medical personal to emergency area, provides escort if necessary.
• Observes and reports to Shift Commander and Facilities Director any water leaks, safety hazards, suspicious activity, defective exterior lighting or other hazards
• Performs interior and exterior patrols during shifts and reports safety concerns immediately. Unauthorized individuals should be asked to leave immediately and ushered out of the area by the Officer. Calls for additional officers when necessary.
• Patrols parking lot areas for suspicious activity, vehicle issues or violations or unlawful activity
• Completes reports and other administrative duties as assigned by Shift Commander
Additional responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor

Requirements

Required:
• A high school diploma is required
• Knowledge of the campus and surrounding geographic areas.
• A valid, unrestricted MA driver's license
• Ability to observe and analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action in collaboration with shift supervisor
• Ability to speak and write effectively and ability to communicate and maintain effective relationships with staff, students and the public
• Skills in first aid
• Ability to receive and understand instructions and carry out those instructions
• Promote an environment conducive to respect and accountability at all times
• Ability to accept and use constructive feedback from colleagues and supervisors
• Project a positive image of the department/program/school and the University
• Exercise an appropriate chain of command when needing to address issues/concerns
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Physical Requirements:
• Walking, standing, sitting during shift.
• Ability to lift heavy objects or persons and have physical stamina and endurance.
• Must be constantly alert for threats to themselves and the people and property they are protecting.
• Usually work is at least 8-hour shifts for 40 hours per week although also on call in case an emergency arises.
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Normal range of vision and hearing (with or without correction).
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and/or overnight shifts.