Campus Safety Officer

Calvin University•Grand Rapids, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for the safety and security of campus as well as armed patrol operations and performing investigative duties. This posting is for an as-needed position with no regularly scheduled hours. The candidate should be able to fill in primarily 12-hour overnight shifts.

Requirements

Associate’s degree (A.A) from a two-year college or technical school
One to three years experience in the field of criminal justice
Crisis intervention skills
Training and experience with firearms
Situational awareness that includes ability to observe suspicious behavior and potential safety threats and environmental hazards.
Operate surveillance systems, access control software, incident reporting tools, and body-worn cameras.
Ability to work twelve-hour shifts including weekends and holidays.
Must be available on the days assigned for two 12-hour shifts per week.
Must attend quarterly firearms training and other annual training as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Training and experience in police and/or security work
Training in basic first aid and emergency medical procedures
Training and experience using defensive tactics
Understanding of incident command and emergency management.
Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician in the State of Michigan
Possess a valid Michigan Concealed Pistols license with an exemption from pistol free zones (classrooms, residence halls, churches or entertainment facility seating more than 2500 people)

Responsibilities

Perform patrol duties by patrolling the campus on foot or car; and performing safety and security checks to ensure safety and security of staff, students and buildings.
Enforce policies and regulations of the University.
Establish and maintain the investigation process by responding to incidents, generating reports, distributing report information to appropriate persons, visiting incident scenes, gathering all pertinent data, and keeping track of campus events to ensure timely and effective investigations.
Provide security for special events by conducting parking details and providing building security to ensure necessary safety of outside performers.
Assist in maintaining the University’s compliance with campus regulations such as Clery and Annual Fire Safety.
Cooperate with local police departments and safety teams of nearby institutions in promoting a safe environment on and around the campus area.