Campus Security Officer - Campus Security Officer

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities • Minneapolis, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Public Safety Officer is responsible for preserving a safe, secure, and welcoming environment throughout Minneapolis College by protecting people, property, and the educational mission of the College. Campus Public Safety Officers patrol college facilities, respond to emergencies, investigate incidents, provide exceptional customer service, foster positive relationships with the campus community, and work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, visitors, and local emergency responders to promote a culture of safety. This position requires professionalism, sound judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. While most situations are resolved through communication, customer service, and de-escalation, officers must also be prepared to respond to rapidly evolving emergencies that may require physical intervention to protect others, maintain public safety, or lawfully detain individuals consistent with Minnesota law and department policy.

Requirements

• At least two (2) years of experience as a Security Patrol Officer, Crime Prevention Officer, or Peace Officer.
• Ability to react quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
• Ability to Interpret laws, regulations and policies.
• Knowledge of loss-prevention techniques.
• Must be able to pass FBI/BCA background check free from convictions and/or misdemeanor violations.
• Must be able to move through buildings and for long distances.
• Former and/or current employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College.
• In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Nice To Haves

• Higher education public safety, community-oriented policing, or emergency management.
• Crisis intervention, behavioral threat assessment, conflict resolution, or de-escalation.
• Investigations, incident documentation, and professional report writing.
• Security technology, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, emergency notification, computer-aided dispatch, or records management systems.
• Providing effective customer service and working collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with students, employees, and visitors by providing information, directions, safe walks, and general assistance with professionalism and respect.
• Promote community-oriented public safety through proactive engagement, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and de-escalation.
• Conduct visible foot and vehicle patrols of campus buildings, grounds, parking areas, and other college property to deter crime and identify safety concerns.
• Perform building access procedures and monitor surveillance cameras, alarms, emergency communication systems, and access control systems.
• Respond to medical emergencies, criminal incidents, suspicious activity, fire alarms, behavioral crises, hazardous conditions, and other calls for service.
• Coordinate with police, fire, emergency medical services, and campus partners during emergencies, evacuations, sheltering operations, and critical incidents.
• Conduct preliminary investigations, interview involved parties and witnesses, review available evidence, and accurately document findings.
• Complete thorough and timely incident reports and other required documentation using department records management systems.
• Provide work direction and mentorship to Student Safety Monitors and participate in training, emergency exercises, professional development, and departmental safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick time
• Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
• Various investment options
• Professional development
• Tuition waivers for both you and your dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed