Campus Public Safety Officer

Job Description

Ready to be the calm, capable presence a campus community counts on? Champlain College has openings for Campus Public Safety (CPS) Officers. Join a high-integrity team providing safety and security services for the campus community. All CPS Officers embrace a team-player and customer service mentality, working collaboratively with College partners to help foster a safe environment in which to live, work, learn, and thrive.

Whether dealing with a routine call for service or an emergency, officers utilize a solid understanding of campus operations while employing sound judgment, critical problem-solving skills, and empathy to resolve the task at hand.

We're willing to train the right candidate, and offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition benefits.

Key Responsibilities

Safety and Security Operations

• Respond to all calls for assistance, including 911 calls and quality of life complaints (e.g., disturbances, trespasses, public intoxication, medical assists, mental health calls)
• Report on all calls, providing a detailed narrative of actions and results in a timely and accurate format
• Perform proactive vehicle, bike, and foot patrols of campus, and complete routine operational system checks
• Conduct daily lock-ups and unlocks for academic and administrative buildings, including interior and exterior checks
• Provide student welfare checks and safety escort services in and around campus, and work with local law enforcement as needed

Fire Safety Operations

• Serve as primary first responders to calls involving fire alarms, fire exit door activation, and fire evacuation drills
• Respond to all fire and trouble alarms on campus and assist the Burlington Fire Department
• Conduct daily inspection and testing of safety equipment

Relationship Building

• Foster positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, neighbors, and external agencies
• Promote open, fluid, and professional communication with all Champlain College stakeholders
• Maintain professional relationships with the Burlington Police and Fire Departments who support our campus
• Support the College's ongoing efforts to be a good neighbor with the surrounding Burlington community

Requirements

• Excellent judgment
• Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts
• Driver's license required, with no more than 3 points
• Willing to train the right candidate - prior experience in public safety, security, or law enforcement preferred but not required

Work Arrangement

• Full-time, in-person position based at our main campus and lakeside office in Burlington, VT
• Rotating shift schedule required to provide 24/7 campus coverage, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Requires regular patrol on foot or vehicle across campus grounds in all weather conditions
• Must be available to respond to emergencies and time-sensitive situations across campus

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly wage: $21.00 - $22.42/hour, plus shift differential for overnights
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA and FSA options
  • Paid Time Off: 16 holidays, 4 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks sick time, and 2 days of personal leave
  • Retirement: 403(b) plan with 3% employer matching contribution
  • Education: Tuition benefits for employees and family members
  • Wellness: Gym discount and Wellness programs with up to $300 annual incentives
  • Welfare: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, plus life insurance
  • Other Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling services, access to employee discounts and local/national benefit programs

Application Instructions:

To apply, please follow the link below and submit the following application materials:

• Resume highlighting your experience, education and skills relevant to the role

The College seeks candidates who can enhance its mission through their work, life experiences, service, teaching, or research. Please include specific examples of how you would contribute to these efforts in your Cover Letter.

To streamline our hiring process and ensure fairness for all candidates, we manage all recruitment communications through our online application system. Please do not call regarding your application status. We'll reach out directly if we'd like to schedule an interview.

The successful completion of a criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.

Champlain College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, religion, age, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, veteran or military service status, HIV -positive status, qualified disability, or on the basis of any other status protected by law, and does not discriminate in the administration of its education and admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment practices or co-curricular and other College-administered programs. Champlain College will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified students, applicants for admission or employment, or employees.

Champlain College is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming community. We believe that bringing together individuals with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enriches education and strengthens our community. At Champlain, all members are valued as individuals and respected for their unique contributions.

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About Us

Founded in 1878, Champlain College is a small, private, not-for-profit college in Burlington, Vermont overlooking Lake Champlain and the Adirondack mountains. Its career-driven approach to higher education prepares students for professional life from their very first semester. For the fifth year in a row, Champlain was named a "Most Innovative School" in the North by U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" 2020 regional rankings and ranked #9 on The Princeton Review's "2025 Top Schools for Game Design."