Campus Security Public Safety Officer

Southern Oregon University

126d • $23 - $25

About The Position

Campus Public Safety serves Southern Oregon University in providing a safe and secure campus environment for University staff, faculty, students, residents, and visitors, as well as protecting campus property. The department achieves this mission by recommending, and enforcing related campus policies and procedures while providing appropriate training for University personnel and students. The Department patrols, investigates criminal activities and takes enforcement action for violations of local and state law while working in concert with outside law enforcement agencies.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License.
• Must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check.
• Ability to obtain current Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment.
• Knowledge of how a Campus Public Safety Department operates.

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS Degree in criminal justice or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to provide training and direction to student assistants.
• Knowledge of investigative techniques and procedures.
• General knowledge of first aid.
• General knowledge of crime prevention.

Responsibilities

• High visibility: Vehicle and foot patrol of University grounds and buildings. Ensures the security of the buildings. Observes persons and conditions and provides assistance when necessary (e.g., information, directions, access to buildings, late night escort, etc.)
• Responds to complaints and conducts effective comprehensive investigations to aid in the prosecution of suspects and/or the administering of SOU sanctions for prohibited conduct. Takes enforcement action when appropriate. Maintains personal log of all on-duty activities, noting date, time, location and circumstances of all incidents; writes complete standardized report of all accidents, injuries, crimes, or other reportable matters; reports any and all unusual conditions or occurrences to supervisor.
• Provides assistance to the public, students, faculty and staff by being a problem solver and performing community caretaker functions (e.g. assists drivers with jump starts).
• Works with student agents by training, supervising and coordinating special projects to be determined as the need arises.
• Responds to emergencies on campus and works with other public safety agencies to mitigate the situation. Responds to situations representing a threat to persons or property (e.g., break-ins, fights, drug activity, etc.); may intervene to prevent injury, and call for police assistance as necessary.
• Performs office duties, enforces parking violations, assists with servicing parking meters, assists with maintaining and editing Parking Web page and fills in for support staff when necessary.

Benefits

• Generous benefits and pension programs available to eligible positions.
• Full-time employment with a compensation range of $23.18 - $25.44/hourly or $4,018 - $4,409/monthly.

What This Job Offers

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