Campus Safety Monitor

Baker College•Owosso, MI

About The Position

The Campus Safety Monitor monitors students, faculty, staff, and visitors using a closed-circuit television system and acts as a dispatcher when applicable. The role monitors campus property and fire and entry alarm systems, activates or deactivates alarms as needed, provides information to guests and other individuals on campus, and reports unusual circumstances. The position also provides appropriate referrals to visitors and campus community members and may occasionally perform office receptionist duties. The successful candidate will support Baker College’s student-first philosophy, contribute to the College’s overall success, and serve as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus. Baker College describes itself as an independent, private, nonprofit institution with six campus locations in Michigan and online programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and Jenzabar.
Ability to read and understand safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write basic reports and emails.
Ability to communicate clearly with customers and coworkers.
Ability to follow written, verbal, or diagram instructions.
Ability to solve routine problems using common sense.
Belief in and support for the student-first philosophy.

Responsibilities

Monitor students, faculty, staff, visitors, campus property, and closed-circuit television systems.
Monitor fire and entry alarm systems and activate or deactivate them as needed.
Act as a dispatcher when applicable and dispatch officers for security checks, emergencies, and other circumstances.
Answer Campus Safety telephone calls and assist walk-in visitors by providing information and directions.
Provide appropriate referrals to visitors and members of the campus community.
Occasionally perform office receptionist duties.
Log and distribute officer equipment.
Perform record checks.
Issue permits and ID cards to campus employees.
Monitor weather conditions and make designated notifications.
Make emergency notifications to the campus community when required.
Report unusual circumstances.
Support the student-first philosophy and contribute to the overall success of Baker College while serving as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus.