Public Safety Officer - Casual

Macalester College • St. Paul, MN

14d • $23 - $24

About The Position

Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, is seeking to hire a Public Safety Officer, Casual to patrol building interiors/exteriors and parking facilities. Monitors ongoing campus security issues. Responds to requests for assistance. Provides initial response as needed, including first aid. Directs scene activities and coordinates communication with internal and/or external agencies as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.. This role provides coverage for shifts as needed. No assigned hours. Non-Exempt Hourly Pay Rate: $22.85-$23.89, based upon experience.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of experience with procedures for effective security, codes and regulations related to the work, law enforcement procedures and terminology, and techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Ability to anticipate/solve problems based on prior experience, information and/or changes to laws/regulations.
• Problem solving and solution implementation.
• Assignments require a high level of judgment, initiative, creative approaches to troubleshooting and the ability to make recommendations on improvement.
• Must be able to operate and understand the card access software/hardware and understand CCTV software/hardware.
• Ability to use office equipment.
• Proficient in organization and documentation.
• Ability to operate card access systems, CCTV systems and radio systems.
• Strong communication skills, both in written and oral formats.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• The ability to interact, consult and influence employees, staff and customers both internally and externally.
• Demonstrates the commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.
• Actively engages in learning and practicing principles of social justice and inclusion to increase individual capacity to support institutional changes that create and sustain a more welcoming and inclusive environment across the Macalester Community.

Responsibilities

• Protects life, safeguards property and maintains peace and order on the college campus through enforcement of local, state, and federal laws as well as college rules and regulations.
• Pro-actively patrols a residential community and prevents crime.
• Responds to emergency situations and works closely with local police and emergency services personnel.
• Conducts preliminary investigations involving criminal or suspicious activities
• Prepares, writes and files reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees