Campus Safety Officer
CP01 University System of New Hampshire
Overview Campus Safety Officers patrol campus 24 hours a day, year-round, to provide emergency and other assistance to University students, faculty, staff and visitors while exercising sound judgement to respond to complex situations. Officers independently document and investigate campus incidents, periodically in collaboration with Plymouth State University Police, and conduct property security checks. Officer schedules include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as determined by the needs of the University. Officers are expected to respond to requests from the University to return to duty in the event of a significant emergency. All staff positions on campus support students and will be involved in student-focused activities. Responsibilities Patrol University properties, providing routine assistance to students, faculty, staff and visitors and conducting property checks. Perform other duties including parking enforcement, permitting, crowd and traffic control, and event coordination. Respond to a wide range of incidents under the direction of the University Police, including crimes in progress, disturbances, disputes, alcohol and drug violations, sexual assault, domestic violence, theft, missing persons, trespass and other criminal matters. Investigate policy violations. Work with sworn law enforcement officials, review CCTV or other technological data, notify campus administrators when needed, and maintain confidentiality. May be required to testify in conduct, criminal and civil hearings, and attend meetings, hearings and trainings outside normal work hours. Answer emergency and non‑emergency calls for service, provide and limit access, and monitor public safety radio traffic. Maintain a direct line of contact with University first responders. Provide emergency notification to the University community when a significant emergency or dangerous situation occurs. Investigate violations of University policies, including parking enforcement, access controls, noise complaints, alcohol violations, guest violations, prohibited items and unwanted persons. Enforce no‑contact orders and provide safety escorts. Serve as first responders to alarms, fires, chemical spills and odors of smoke or gas, working closely with local and state fire officials. Maintain annual certification in First Aid, CPR and AED and provide emergency medical treatment. Provide non‑emergency medical transports to local medical facilities. Respond to incidents and accidents on campus that may lead to civil liability. Serve as mentors and role models to students and provide crime‑prevention education (including substance abuse, personal safety, dating violence, sexual misconduct and other topics). Work closely with other University departments—TitleIX, Residential Life, Facilities, Custodial Services, Health&Wellness, and the Counseling Center—to coordinate responses to incidents. Encourage assumption of roles such as organization ad‑visors and participation in community events that provide support to students. Serve as designated Campus Security Authority (CSA) as defined by the Clery Act. Serve under the direction of the University Director of Public Safety and other University police officers. Qualifications • Prior experience in emergency response is helpful.
- Able to climb stairs, stand for extended periods of time and lift 50lb.
- Clean criminal record.
- Valid driver’s license.
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