Campus Safety Officer

Mitchell College•New London, CT

About The Position

Mitchell College seeks a Campus Safety Officer who will play a key role in the safety and wellbeing of Mitchell College students, faculty, staff and property through the education and enforcement of College policies and procedures. Campus Safety Officers respond to calls for assistance including emergency and crisis situations, and provide other services to the College community. Campus Safety Officers are assigned to security details for Mitchell College athletic events and social functions and may be required to work evenings and weekends as operationally necessary. This position is considered “essential personnel” and will be required to work during emergencies and campus closures as directed. This position is full time (40 hrs./wk.), full year.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
At least six months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidential information and work independently with a high level of discretion
Ability to handle multiple, simultaneous responsibilities in stressful situations.
Current and valid driver’s license (yearly driver’s history check is required).
Ability to successfully pass a physical agility test, and a bicycle-training course to be eligible for Bicycle patrol.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an academic environment and/or with young adults is a plus.
Current First Aid and CPR certification is a plus, but training will be provided if the incumbent does not have such experience prior to the offer being made.

Responsibilities

Perform routine patrols of and through on-campus buildings and property utilizing various patrol methods including but not limited to vehicle, foot and bicycle patrols.
Mediate arguments between individuals in a calm and composed manner.
Manage belligerent individuals with an impartial approach to prevent injury to members of the community.
Respond to requests for assistance with the following: 1. Medical emergencies, on-campus accidents (personnel and vehicle) safety hazards, the physical plant and/or fire/security alarms 2. Routine calls for assistance including safety escorts and lock-outs.
Work as part of a Community Resource Team assigned to specific Residence Halls to work closely with the Campus Life Coordinators and Resident Assistants helping students with difficulties that arise.
Investigate and report complaints and violations of college regulations as well as state and federal laws.
Write incident reports and document violations of college policy and other events in the log book.
Lock and unlock campus buildings and offices as required by Campus Safety policies.
Enforce parking regulations and regulates vehicle and pedestrian traffic on campus.
Collect and transport money, and may be responsible for Lost-and-Found articles.
Campus Safety Officers work closely with members of the local police and fire departments on matters of mutual concern relating to the safety of the Mitchell College community.
Other duties as assigned.