Public Safety Officer

POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision, student employee is responsible for law enforcement, patrol, and emergency response for campus property. Please note: 3 references required when applying for this position. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Intermediate level patrol position Uniformed patrol of campus properties, either on foot or by vehicle, with attention to law enforcement, observation, crime prevention and apprehension Emergency response to campus alarms/calls for emergency assistance, including law enforcement, fire, medical/injury Enforce campus driving and parking regulations Perform traffic control as necessary Able to work assigned shifts, which may include day, evening, night, weekend, or holiday shift hours Communicate effectively and interact with others while handling various situations and problem solving Interview complainants and suspects of campus incidents, investigate, and prepare written reports on those incidents May receive and handle all types of telephone calls and e-mails requiring immediate attention May dispatch calls and relay information to appropriate units to ensure prompt response to calls and to best utilize departmental and university resources Transmit vital information in emergency and non-emergency situations to appropriate Public Safety units, university departments, and/or outside agencies May operate and maintain various law enforcement, fire, and other emergency equipment, which may include weapons, fire suppression, and specialized rescue, medical, and/or other communications equipment May provide instruction and demonstration of proper use of law enforcement, fire, first response, and communication equipment and procedures; assist in orientation of new employees Able to document, in writing, all relevant information in the prescribed format in light of legal ramifications of such; able to prepare reports and make presentations Valid US driver's license with good driving record preferred Must (occasionally) lift/carry and/or push/pull up to 100 lbs. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Must be enrolled as a student at Bob Jones University Must be 18 years old Must be a US Citizen Knowledge of principles of law enforcement, fire procedures, and first response Minimal knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances that pertain to law enforcement, fire, and other emergency services Good communications skills Education: High School graduate or GED Experience Minimum one semester Public Safety Traffic or related non-BJU experience Computer Skills: Microsoft Word Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Web-based programs Certificates & Licenses: Will obtain SLED certification May obtain CPR, First Aid, OC Spray #J-18808-Ljbffr