Campus Safety Officer

Campus Safety OfficerCampus Safety Officers are responsible for fostering a quality service approach towards the community to assure all university policies and procedures and the mission and vision of the Division of Student Affairs in leading to overall student success and retention are achieved.Essential duties and responsibilitiesProvide a personalized approach to fulfilling relief position duties (i.e., gatehouse, dispatch, etc.).Respond to all campus emergencies, crimes in progress, fire alarms, interpersonal conflicts, Title IX incidents, and serious medical emergencies.Engage in collaborative teamwork within the Division of Student Affairs, Campus Safety, and throughout the university community.Investigate and prepare written Incident Reports and other documents to ensure a culture of professional conduct, accuracy, and ethical standards.Monitor and enforce the university parking program.Open and close buildings as prescribed by the Campus Communication Center.Assist with patrolling special and sporting events as required.Monitor assigned patrol areas and identify and address suspicious activity.Respond to situations and assist in problem resolution through effective communication and maintaining professional composure in all interactions, making reasonable and fair judgments and decisions.Protect against unauthorized entry to the university campus and buildings and identify trespassers on university property.Support and work closely with local law enforcement agencies to build solid professional relationships and address issues effectively and efficiently.Be proficient in using all access control systems and CCTVs deployed on campus.Serve as a first responder during campus emergencies, including hurricane responses.Other duties as assigned.Primary schedule is Sunday - Wednesday 6AM to 6PM. Flexibility to work weekends, overnights, and other shifts as required.Required knowledge, skills, and abilitiesCandidate should maintain high energy with a strong commitment to student success, enthusiasm, and desire to work with students.Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.Strong writing and editing skills, as well as an understanding of the importance of composing descriptive incident reports.Strong intrapersonal communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.Ability to be creative and forward-thinking to anticipate the needs of those with whom this role interacts.Strong ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a commitment to high-quality and positive results.Strong leadership ability and demonstrated crisis management skills under stressful situations.An understanding of how to conduct unbiased investigations and interviews with participants in a variety of potential situations.Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and be permitted to drive in the state of Florida.Must be willing and able to be certified in CPR/AED. Lynn University