Safety Officer

Discover the opportunity to join Baker College, honored as one of the 2024, 2025 & 2026 Best and Brightest Workplaces in West Michigan, Metro Detroit, and Nationally! Join the Baker College Campus Safety Team and help create a secure, welcoming environment for all. As a Campus Safety Officer, you'll play a key role in protecting students, faculty, staff, and visitors by patrolling assigned areas on foot or in vehicles, monitoring buildings and grounds, and responding to emergencies. Your responsibilities include enforcing campus rules, providing escorts and assistance such as lockouts or jump-starts, reporting safety hazards, investigating incidents, and securing facilities. You'll also monitor parking areas, collaborate with law enforcement when necessary, and serve as a Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that prioritizes safety, service, and community well-being and make a meaningful difference. Two years of work experience, either full- or part-time, in law enforcement, military, or security is required. An associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice or a related field is preferred. Officers must maintain a valid Concealed Pistol License, a valid driver's license, and certification in First Aid and CPR/AED. Officers must meet the qualifications set forth by the laws of the State of Michigan and Baker College, and they are required to carry a firearm as a condition of employment. Additionally, officers must provide and carry a personally owned quality large or medium frame semi-automatic pistol in either 9mm or .40 caliber, suitable for duty use, with the Director of Campus Safety being the final arbiter of the handgun's suitability. They must also provide and utilize a quality holster with a minimum level II retention rating, with the Director of Campus Safety determining its suitability. At Baker College, we're on a mission to transform education with a Student-First philosophy. Our President's vision is ambitious and dedicated to creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff flourish. Join us in fostering a culture of inclusion, engagement, where every individual is valued and appreciated. The successful candidate will believe in and support the student first philosophy while contributing to the overall success of Baker College, while acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus. ABOUT BAKER COLLEGE: Founded in 1911, Baker College is committed to embracing technology, sparking innovation, and fostering a supportive learning environment where students can get the real-world knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to pursue the life and career they want. Each of our six campus locations is special, with a unique culture, collection of academic programs, and landscape. Baker College is an independent, private, non-profit institution that grants associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campuses across Michigan and online. Our student-first philosophy is the cornerstone of our institution-it is our compass, guiding us and keeping us on course, ensuring that our students and their success are always our main priority. Greatness is earned here! TITLE IX NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: Baker College prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located in the Baker College Title IX Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baker College