Campus Safety Officer I/II
About The Position
WyoTech is seeking dependable, professional, and service-minded individuals to join our Campus Safety team as a CSO I or CSO II. This position is designed as more than a traditional entry-level security job. WyoTech has developed a professional Campus Safety career pathway that provides employees an opportunity to receive structured training, develop public-safety skills, earn additional qualifications, and advance within the department. If you are interested in maintaining a safe, secure, and professional environment for staff and students as well as developing your skills as a CSO, we encourage you to apply! This position requires night and weekend availability.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet WyoTech driving requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing
- Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during challenging situations
- Ability to work assigned days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to successfully complete the WyoTech Campus Safety Officer Training Program
- Ability to obtain and maintain required First Aid, CPR, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, and other designated certifications
- Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Security Management, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field
- Approximately 60 semester credit hours of college-level education
- At least two years of relevant law-enforcement, security, campus safety, corrections, emergency-services, public-safety, or substantially related experience
- Relevant Military Police, Security Forces, force-protection, or comparable military experience
- Successful completion of a recognized law-enforcement or public-safety academy
- Significant relevant professional training or certifications
Responsibilities
- Conducting proactive vehicle and foot patrols of WyoTech-managed properties
- Responding to calls for service, alarms, disturbances, medical emergencies, student-welfare concerns, and other safety-related incidents
- Identifying suspicious activity, safety hazards, property concerns, and policy violations
- Providing a visible Campus Safety presence
- Using communication and de-escalation skills to resolve conflicts and stabilize situations
- Preparing accurate, objective, and professional incident reports and patrol documentation
- Gathering preliminary information and documenting incidents for administrative or law-enforcement follow-up
- Monitoring security cameras, radios, and other Campus Safety technology
- Supporting parking and traffic-safety programs
- Coordinating with Laramie law enforcement and other emergency services
- Assisting students, employees, and visitors while maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality
- Participating in ongoing training, professional development, emergency exercises, and Campus Safety initiatives
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive benefit package
- PTO and paid holidays
- 401K
- Health insurance - vision and dental included
- Life and short-term disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
