Public Safety Officer - 3rd Shift FT

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary: The Public Safety Officer provides a professional security presence on campus to promote and ensure the safety and welfare of students, faculty, staff and visitors.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Primary assignment is overall campus patrol responsibilities, with secondary assignment at Caroline Hall Desk
• Responsible for monitoring the front entrance and cameras, staffing front desk, monitoring guest protocols, assisting RAs with dorm rule enforcement, answering the phone, monitor fire alarm panels.
• Conducts regular foot and motor patrols of campus buildings and grounds, performs lock and unlock functions, checks for unauthorized use, and signs of criminal activity, and enforces university policies.
• Conducts regular checks of parking lots, enforcing parking regulations, and checking for signs of criminal activity.
• Acts as the first contact for after-hours physical plant and custodial problems.
• Responds to and helps with incidents involving suspicious persons, medical emergencies, disturbances, fire alarms, trespassers, and other security-related calls.
• Prepares shift, incident, and injury reports as appropriate.
• Interacts with various offices within the university as well as outside constituents.
• Performs security desk responsibilities if needed.
• Performs other duties, responsibilities, or special projects as assigned.
• This is a "hands-off" position. No weapons or use of force training allowed or provided.

Skills and Experience :

• High school diploma or GED is required. Previous law enforcement, campus safety or security experience is strongly recommended.
• Must have valid WI DL, a good driving record, and be insurable under the University's insurance carrier. (no serious violations or at-fault crashes).
• Abilities and skills to deal with emergencies.
• Ability to react calmly and responsibly in emergency situations.
• Ability to exercise good and appropriate judgment in dealing with incidents involving potential damage to life or property.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and possess general computer skills.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to become CPR/AED certified.
• Experience and understanding of current issues and developments in higher education.
• Outstanding verbal, writing, and presentation skills; must be able to communicate and interact effectively with Mount Mary students, employees, and visitors.
• Exceptional ability to multitask and prioritize projects.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform primary functions.

Physical Demands:

• May be required to lift to 20 lbs.
• Must reach, bend and stoop.
• Must sit, walk, or stand.
• Some repetitive motion may be required.

Working Conditions:

• 40 scheduled hours per week. Exact workweek with off days to be determined.

• 12-month position with extra hours available throughout the year.

• Weekends and some holidays required.

• Varying workflow; sometimes stressful with high workload times of the year.

• Complete work required within a limited space.

• Complete work required within a limited time.

Mount Mary University practices equal opportunity employment as part of our ongoing commitment to diversity in our workplace.