Campus Safety Officer

Wofford College•Spartanburg, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Campus safety officers perform duties in accordance with established policies and procedures regarding security, safety, law enforcement, and traffic services on the Wofford College campus. The Campus Safety Officer is a full-time role (40 hours weekly). The schedule for this position is night shift (7pm - 7am).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid South Carolina driver’s license.
Completion of S.C. Criminal Justice Academy basic law enforcement training.
Completion of first aid, CPR, AED, and field training requirements.
South Carolina voter registration card (required by SLED).
Successful physical examination as required by the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy.
Physical requirements include frequent walking, running, standing, and lifting (must be able to walk carrying 50 pounds).
Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing.
Successful completion of NCIC Code Z background investigation (law enforcement hire).
Officers must maintain the ability to perform job-related physical tasks, including but not limited to: Patrolling campus on foot and by vehicle, Responding quickly to emergencies, Intervening in physical altercations or retraining individuals when necessary, Performing sustained walking, running, standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and pushing.
Lifting and moving up to 25 pounds frequently and occasionally more with assistance.
Navigating physical obstacles such as stairs, fences, and low crawls in a manner consistent with requirements outlined in the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
Dragging a 150-pound weight for a required distance during emergency or safety response situations.
Officers must hold current certification and be able to perform first aid, CPR, AED use, and Stop the Bleed procedures.
Officers must disclose any medical limitations that may impact their ability to perform essential duties at the time of hire.
Officers who develop a medical condition during employment must notify their supervisor promptly if the condition limits or restricts required job duties.
This position requires consistent physical readiness and the ability to respond quickly and safely in potentially stressful, dynamic, or hazardous situations.

Responsibilities

Maintain public safety by preserving order, responding to emergencies, and protecting students, employees, visitors, property, and campus facilities.
Conduct routine patrols of assigned areas or the whole campus by foot, cart, bicycle, or patrol vehicle.
Respond to service needs identified through observation, personal contact, or radio dispatch.
Open, close, and secure campus buildings.
Control access, respond to alarms, request work orders for malfunctioning security or safety equipment, and complete facility inspections.
Investigate suspicious activity to support crime prevention and the apprehension of offenders.
Direct traffic and assist motorists.
Provide personal escorts upon request, escort money transfers as needed, and support security, traffic control, and crowd control at special events.
Participate in crime prevention initiatives and represent the department at community meetings.
Maintain positive and effective communication with the campus community while carrying out duties.
Enforce applicable laws, campus regulations, and departmental procedures.
Make arrests in accordance with state and federal laws.
Complete incident reports in compliance with college policy.
Investigate complaints, incidents, and accidents.
Administer first aid, CPR, and AED support as needed.
Assist with fire responses and fire alarms.
Identify and report fire and safety hazards.
Respond to disasters, explosions, severe weather, and other emergencies.
Follow all officer safety protocols.
Participate in orientation, in-service sessions, field training, and off-campus training programs to maintain professional skills and performance.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director, which may include dispatcher relief, administrative support, community liaison work, or similar assignments.
Pursue ongoing professional development to remain current on law enforcement and safety practices.