Casual Campus Safety Officer

Denison University•Granville, OH

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About The Position

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY The Casual Community Safety Officer will provide general situational support to the department on as needed basis with no guarantee to future work. Is responsible for providing professional and courteous campus safety services to the Denison University community. The Campus Safety Officer engages in outreach and communication efforts involving the community. Duties also include providing emergency response on campus and functions to support the general safety and property within the Denison community. Patrol an assigned area while responding to radio and/or telephonic calls for routine and/or emergency assistance in all matters which includes general assistance as needed, enforcement of university regulations, vehicle and traffic policy, and local, state and federal laws. Participate in an investigatory process as necessary.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
A minimum of one year of experience in the field of Public Safety in either Law Enforcement, Safety Officer, Firefighter, or EMS/EMT.
Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license and be insurable through the University.
Knowledge of and experience in public safety/law enforcement procedures and techniques.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Excellent computer and writing skills.
Be able to walk and stand for long periods of time and ride in a vehicle.
Able to work under extreme temperatures and with loud noises and when under stress.
Able to professionally respond to community needs, including responding to incident involving young adults who may be intoxicated or people who may be acting irate or irrational.
Must be available to work rotating shifts, weekends, and day and/or night shifts.

Nice To Haves

College courses in Criminal Justice or related field
EMS/EMT experience, ability to give presentations to students, committees, boards, or informal groups.
Prior training and experience in a university environment.
Current Ohio certification as peace officer or similar training/education.

Responsibilities

Patrol an assigned area on foot or in a vehicle.
Respond to telephonic and/or radio calls for routine and emergency assistance in both criminal and non-criminal situations.
Assess circumstances and conditions at the scene of an incident and determine the appropriate response.
Possess the ability to work with a diverse community performing various activities in support of the community policing philosophy.
Conduct preliminary investigations of criminal and non-criminal incidents.
Interview victims, witnesses, suspects, and others.
Issue citations, conduct follow-up investigations as required.
Maintain an accurate record of daily activities.
Prepare comprehensive incident and crime reports.
Ensure reports are written according to professional standards through consultation with supervisors.
Assess the severity of medical emergencies, provide first aid, summon medical assistance as required, and transport non-life threatening sick and injured.
Maintain perimeter and crowd control in the areas of crimes, emergencies, and special activities.
Maintain security of buildings and university-related property by controlling access, and the opening and securing of buildings.
Escort university faculty and staff, students between facilities, and their vehicles.
Present crime prevention and public information programs.
Testify in court on criminal and civil matters affecting the interests of the university.
Will work rotating shifts, weekends, and day and/or night shifts.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.