Campus Safety Officer

University of Maine System • Orono, ME

3d • $24 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maine is seeking a Campus Safety Officer to engage in community policing and problem-oriented policing programs to enhance the campus safety culture. This role involves monitoring University grounds and facilities through various patrol methods (foot, bicycle, vehicle) to identify and address safety and security violations. The officer will respond to routine and complex emergency situations, including radio or telephone dispatches, and assist in emergency procedures such as restraining individuals or evacuating buildings. They will also be responsible for controlling vehicle and pedestrian traffic, issuing citations for parking violations, and assisting individuals with vehicle issues. Additionally, the Campus Safety Officer will communicate with the public and employees, check building security, and observe citizen behavior.

Requirements

• Customer service principles
• UMS buildings, parking lots, and other property
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Safety and security policies and procedures
• Accident, incident, and parking violation report forms
• Regional geography
• Applicable radio and telecommunications equipment and systems
• Computers and related software applications
• Providing exemplary customer service
• Performing security and safety activities
• Thinking and acting quickly in an emergency with judgment and discretion
• Remaining calm during stressful situations
• Filling out work orders and other paperwork accurately and completely
• Working independently
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to (give and) receive work direction
• A cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
• A resume/curriculum vitae
• Subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.

Responsibilities

• Engages and participates in community policing/problem-oriented policing programs to improve the safety culture on campus.
• Monitors University grounds and facilities via foot, bicycle and vehicle patrol for safety and security violations; warns or cites violators as necessary; responds to routine and complex emergency situations; responds to radio or telephone dispatches; assists in emergency procedures such as restraining unruly persons or aiding in the evacuation of buildings; contacts appropriate police, fire and medical assistance. May detain suspected offenders until the arrival of law enforcement.
• Controls vehicle and pedestrian traffic to assure smooth flow of traffic, which includes directing traffic and issuing citations for parking violations.
• Communicates with the general public and employees while patrolling University property; assists individuals with disabled vehicles and vehicle lockouts; checks building security; and observes behavior of citizens.

Benefits

• Tuition benefits (employee and dependent)
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability
• Retirement plan options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed