Campus Safety Officer - Part Time

Park University•Parkville, MO

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director of Campus Safety, the Campus Safety Officer provides a safe and secure environment for the university community and offers services that enhance campus quality of life. Assignments may include working at the Campus Safety Department front desk and telecommunication center, or conducting foot or vehicle patrol and responding to calls for service. Officers may be assigned to day, evening, or overnight shifts, or overlapping shifts. Weekend work and special details are required to support campus security and service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This is a part-time position working 20 hours per week. Park University is a private liberal arts university founded in 1875, with its flagship campus in Parkville, Missouri. The university offers health, dental, and life insurance, a retirement plan, and tuition-paid undergraduate classes for employees and their dependents. Qualified applicants must upload a resume and a cover letter that includes salary requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Valid driver's license and insurability required; must be eligible to be an Approved Park Driver.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including through security reports, complaint and witness statements, and general information for the university community and visitors.
Sensitivity toward the cultural diversity of the campus community.
Consent to and successful completion of a background screening; full disclosure of felony and/or misdemeanor violations is required.
Availability for a flexible schedule that may change or shift with department needs; weekend work and special details are required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related field preferred.
Prior security experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide security for people and buildings using appropriate security techniques and methods.
Patrol campus in accordance with department guidelines and university policy.
Monitor the CCTV system.
Respond helpfully and courteously to requests for assistance and information.
Direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic as needed.
Assist members of the public, students, staff, and faculty with directions, information, and other aid.
Enforce university regulations and policies, including parking and traffic regulations.
Keep security clearances, directory information, logs, scanning data, and data entry up to date.
Follow department guidelines and university policy.
Maintain an up-to-date officer log in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Act and complete appropriate reports.
Communicate and coordinate or direct simultaneous activities, including under stressful conditions.
Provide rapid response to law enforcement and other emergency requirements needed to protect fellow officers.
Use radios to communicate effectively with Campus Safety Officers.
Operate Microsoft Office applications and specified campus and reporting programs.
Perform other projects assigned by the Director of Campus Safety.