Campus Safety Officer (anticipated openings)

Smith College • College Place, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

College security officers is a non-sworn position that assists College Police to ensure the safety of students, staff, and property through regular foot/vehicle/bike patrols, building access control, and incident response. This department is a 24/7 operation with staffing on all three shifts. Responsibilities include enforcing safety regulations, providing 24/7 security escorts, building lockouts and lockups, parking enforcement, preparing incident reports, reporting safety concerns and providing customer service. Will utilize Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) to properly log calls. May need to use the college’s mass notification RAVE system. This position is an entry point to pursuing a career in law enforcement/campus safety at Smith College. This is a casual, non-benefitted position.

Requirements

• Frequently requires working nights, weekends, and holidays, along with the ability to walk for extended periods and stand for long durations.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to maintain composure during stressful, high-pressure situations.
• Ability to operate radio systems, CAD software, and Microsoft Office.
• Be able to attain DCJIS certification.
• Must pass a thorough background check and possess a clean drivers’ history
• Must be able to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as this position is for an on-call member (casual position with Smith College).
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in public safety, security, or customer service.

Nice To Haves

• EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatch) and APCO PST1 certifications, or the ability to obtain them is helpful.
• College Degree in law enforcement/public safety
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasked environment
• CPR/1st Aid or ability to attain
• CAD knowledge
• DCJIS certification

Responsibilities

• Patrolling campus grounds and buildings (residential, academic, and administrative) to identify safety hazards, unauthorized persons, or breaches of security.
• Locking and unlocking buildings/rooms.
• Responding to assist Police with fire alarms, medical emergencies and disturbances, often including administering first aid or CPR.
• Preparing all types of incident reports.
• Directing traffic, enforcing parking regulations, and assisting motorists.
• Radio and alarm monitoring.
• Handle walk-in requests for assistance at the police department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED