Campus Safety Officer

Augustana University•Sioux Falls, SD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Augustana University is hiring a Campus Safety Officer for the 4:00 p.m. to midnight shift. The officer helps protect campus premises and community members by patrolling on foot and in vehicles, monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings and access points, and controlling entry to university property. The role includes observing and responding to criminal activity and violations of university rules or applicable laws, investigating incidents, documenting observations and interviews, and responding to emergencies. The officer also takes and dispatches emergency and routine calls for service, coordinates with local and other public safety agencies, answers telephone inquiries, and provides professional, courteous assistance to university visitors, callers, agencies, and vendors. The position is designated as essential; the officer may need to remain on duty beyond the normal shift or be available to report without prior notice during emergencies or staffing shortages.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Valid South Dakota driver license, or a valid driver license from another state with the ability to obtain a South Dakota driver license.
Must be able to become certified in the use of an ASP baton and chemical spray.
Must be able to become certified in first responder emergency medical services, including CPR and AED use.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to interact politely and courteously with a diverse campus population in a professional manner.
Ability to react and make appropriate judgment calls and decisions quickly while remaining calm in dangerous and high-stress situations.
Ability to observe and recall situations and events.
Ability to understand and carry out complex oral instructions.
Respect for academic values and culture and ability to interact with students, faculty, and leadership from different backgrounds and with different points of view.

Nice To Haves

Prior military, law enforcement, or security experience or training.

Responsibilities

Patrol campus by vehicle and on foot in all weather conditions.
Monitor surveillance equipment and inspect buildings, equipment, and access points to secure premises and personnel.
Monitor and authorize the entry and departure of students, faculty, staff, and visitors to help prevent illegal or threatening activity and theft.
Observe and detect criminal activity and violations of university rules and regulations or city, state, and federal laws.
Investigate incidents, including interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence.
Prepare detailed and accurate reports documenting observations, information, occurrences, surveillance activities, and witness interviews.
Respond to unusual circumstances and obtain emergency aid when needed.
Help prevent loss and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policies and procedures, restraining trespassers, and reporting building or facility issues.
Communicate with local public safety providers and federal, state, county, and local law enforcement agencies.
Answer telephone calls, take messages, answer questions, and provide information to community members.
Take emergency and routine calls for service, record call details, dispatch appropriate security resources, and provide information to responders.
Provide professional and courteous service to university visitors, callers, other agencies, and vendors.