Campus Safety Officer

Joliet Junior College•Joliet, IL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Campus Safety Officers are non-sworn safety and security officers who maintain a visible, professional presence on campus and provide immediate assistance to students, employees, and visitors. The role includes foot patrol, monitoring buildings and campus grounds, supporting customer service, responding to requests and emergencies, and working at multiple campus locations under each location’s protocols. Officers may work outdoors in inclement weather and must be able to stand or sit for extended periods and climb stairs. The position is part-time, with variable hours and 28 scheduled hours.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Pass a complete personal and criminal background check.
Have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate cars and 15-passenger vans.
Be able to climb stairs and conduct prolonged indoor and outdoor foot patrols in all weather conditions.
Be able to assist in rescuing injured or ill people or arresting criminal offenders.
Be able to work varying shifts at all Joliet Junior College campuses.
Be willing to train in CPR, AED, first aid, and other emergency response as needed.
May be required to cross-train to operate the Dispatch Center.
Successfully complete the in-house field training program.
May be required to complete training in O.C. spray, expandable baton use, handcuffing, and arrest procedures if required by the Chief of Police.
Establish and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with college and community members, demonstrating cultural competence and emotional intelligence.
Demonstrate commitment to the college’s core values: respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation, and quality.

Nice To Haves

English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
Demonstrated multicultural competence.
A strong background in safety or security; no experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

Maintain a highly visible presence on campus and behave professionally with a pleasant demeanor.
Assist students, staff, and visitors; promote a customer-friendly environment and suggest service improvements.
Monitor campus buildings and patrons for safety, notify appropriate personnel of concerns, take appropriate action, and address unauthorized individuals and parking violations.
Open and close buildings, offices, classrooms, and other rooms; report and lock doors.
Escort patrons to vehicles on request and assist with vehicle issues such as jump-starts and locked-in keys.
Patrol parking areas, identify lighting and other safety concerns, note overnight vehicles, issue parking violations, and report unsafe or unusual conditions.
Prepare accident and incident reports and conduct safety inspections.
Maintain knowledge of campus facilities, operations, staff, vehicles, and information channels, and assist with college policies and regulations.
Monitor campus ingress and egress, question patrons about property being removed, and report theft.
Respond to assistance requests and emergency calls as appropriate and assist campus and local police and fire authorities.
Direct traffic for graduations and other special events as needed.
Train and mentor new Campus Safety Officers and assist with evacuation-plan sector-leader training; assess training and recommend improvements.
Cross-train to work in the dispatch center as needed; process emergency service requests and dispatch police, fire, and other public safety equipment.
Participate in achieving departmental and college goals and objectives.
Assist with public health matters when enhanced PPE mandates are in effect or ordered.
Obtain and maintain certifications required by the college or its designee.
Perform other duties as assigned.