Public Safety Officer

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Bourbonnais
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Division: Operations
Department: Department of Public Safety
Opening Date: 07/07/2026


Position Summary


As a Christian university, Olivet Nazarene University exists to provide an education with a Christian purpose. We value diversity as a means to enrich and deepen the educational experience, both inside and outside the classroom and online. We are committed to recruit and retain mission-aligned faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. We strive to be a more inclusive community as we seek to understand and celebrate our unique experiences and perspectives.

A Public Safety Officer will maintain security and safety of people and property in assigned area(s) on university campus facilities via foot and mobile patrol enforcing university rules and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Patrols assigned areas checking for possible crime and/or safety hazards and suspicious activity or people.
2. Investigates and/or reports hazards, unusual or suspicious circumstances for correction or follow-up actions.
3. Checks doors and windows of buildings to ensure they are properly secured; documents matters that could compromise any areas of campus safety and/or security and submits information to supervisor.
4. Observes activity and traffic in assigned areas to enforce university rules/regulations; alerts campus community members and visitors of infractions.
5. Provides motor vehicle escorts as assigned.
6. Responds to alarms and dispatched calls; decides what actions to take based on situational training, facts known and position limitations.
7. Services building openings and closings as per assignment.
8. Parking patrol to ensure safety, security and parking compliance as per university policy.
9. Issuing tickets/citations for parking violations.
10. Assist with crowd control, traffic control and surveillance at public events as assigned.
11. Works with members of the Department and University community in defining and implementing problem-solving techniques related to patrol operations.
12. Assists with identification of problems related to campus crime trends and/or safety measures for improvement of campus safety and security efforts.
13. Attends, assists with and/or instructs educational safety and security programs as requested.
14. Responds to emergencies and incidents to provide assistance.
15. Maintains discipline and adherence to all Department and University rules, regulations, orders, directives and policies.
16. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed and/or assigned.
17. Demonstrated commitment to uphold and support the Christian mission of Olivet Nazarene University.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
May be called upon to supervise events and work with and assign Student Ambassadors to related positions. Assists Ambassadors with calls and questions they may have during events.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required


1. A lifestyle in agreement with the
2. Attention to detail.
3. Strong communication skills (written and oral).
4. Knowledge of basic security processes and operational procedures.
5. Ability to conclusively monitor audible and visual security alarms and systems.
6. Motor vehicle operations (SOS background check required).
7. Working knowledge of MS Office software package (Word, Excel).
8. Working knowledge of information systems software.
9. Must also possess ability to lift/move objects or people, unaided, a minimum of 70 lbs.
10. Maintain calm demeanor under stressful conditions.
11. Physically capable of climbing stairs and performing foot patrol.

Additional Information

EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's Degree in Safety/Criminal Justice field preferred.
1 year experience in safety, security or related field preferred; Or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The salary for this position is $15.43 per hour. Additional considerations will be made for experience and educational background.
Olivet Nazarene University offers:

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Employer retirement contribution begins on first day of full-time employment and is 100 percent vested at that time.
• Additional auxiliary coverage such as life insurance, disability insurance and AD&D insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement leave and 18 days for the observance of holidays.
• Tuition remission granted to employee, spouse, and dependent children for education within Olivet's distinguished academic programs.
• Access to an active campus life with a top-notch fitness center, enriching musical performances, competitive athletic competitions, and introduction to the sciences at our Stickler Planetarium.

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