Campus Safety Officer

Willamette University•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Willamette University, founded in 1842, is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students across five colleges. Our historic campus, adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol, hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts college in Salem, Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range of professional graduate programs, including Oregon’s top-ranked MBA program, the Northwest’s oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and master’s degrees in data science and computer science. Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our Benefits Summary includes options for health, dental, life insurance, retirement, substantial paid time off, tuition and more. If you need assistance applying for a job or have any questions on recruitment at Willamette, please contact our HR Department, [email protected] or call us at 503-370-6210. POSITION SUMMARY Campus Safety Officers are responsible for helping ensure the safety and security of Willamette University's students, employees, visitors, and property during their assigned shifts. They deal with all violations of law and campus policy in an appropriate and equitable manner and positively engage with diverse individuals and groups in support of an inclusive environment. The Campus Safety Officer position reports to the Associate Director of Campus Safety. This position is responsible for responding to situations utilizing a set of well-defined policies, procedures, and expectations. Must be able to perform duties with independence. Provides direction and supervision to work-study students but has no formal responsibility for supervision. Public relations are an important part of this position. Requires strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills to exchange information with individuals both inside and outside the University. Requires an understanding of a culturally diverse community and the need to interact in a manner that fosters positive relationships in respectful, equitable, and inclusive ways.

Requirements

Must meet minimum qualifications for certification standards set by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
DPSST requires candidates to be a minimum of 18 years of age to obtain an Unarmed Private Security certification.
High school diploma or GED
Minimum of two years experience in a security position or two years of college-level law enforcement or criminal justice courses
Ability to operate a computer, with demonstrated skills in Outlook, Word, Excel, and other security-related programs.
Valid driver’s license within 60 days of hire.
CPR/AED Certification or obtain within 90 days of employment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary, as well as the ability to actively communicate with various constituents, including faculty, staff, administration, and the general public.
Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively solve problems and initiate and implement projects independently.
Ability to multi-task with accuracy and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working with diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience.
Experience working in a security-related field.
Experience working at a college or university.

Responsibilities

Patrol university grounds and facilities to ensure a safe and secure environment, including on foot and in vehicles, patrol campus facilities, parking lots, grounds, and the interior of all buildings on campus.
Monitor all activity and confront any suspicious behavior on Campus.
Escort visitors and intruders off campus if required.
Issue citations and warnings to violators.
Interview individuals involved in incidents, gather information and write reports on crimes, violence, vandalism, fires, and other illegal activities on campus.
Give accounts of people involved, who are affected, and what measures were taken to minimize or eliminate the incidents.
Respond quickly to all calls to Campus Safety for assistance and contact local Police, Fire, or Medical personnel when necessary.
Provides medical care at the basic first aid/CPR/AED level as provided by the American Red Cross or its equivalent.
Coordinates with medical responders when a higher level of care is required.
Responds to notifications from the security and fire alarms across campus that are monitored by campus Safety.
Contribute to the support and implementation of the University Strategic Plan.
Adhere to University policies and procedures.
Updates daily activity logs as needed and in a timely manner; completes written incident and investigative reports in a timely, clear, and well-written manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.