Public Safety Officer/EMT - Salve Regina University

Salve Regina University•Newport, RI

47d•Onsite

About The Position

BASIC FUNCTIONS: A University Public Safety Officer will promote lawful behavior and protect the welfare of students, faculty, staff and visitors as a uniformed presence on campus. A Public Safety Officer performs foot, vehicle and bicycle patrols of the university campus to monitor behavior, secure buildings and property, investigate disturbances, maintain order during events and enforce regulations. They will monitor the physical safety of campus buildings by locking and unlocking doors, patrolling university property or monitoring buildings using video surveillance systems, and reporting suspicious behavior. Officers are also tasked with enforcing traffic and parking regulations and ticketing offenders in accordance with the university's parking policy. In emergency situations, Public Safety Officers will respond to the scene, provide first aid, and alert additional police or emergency personnel as appropriate. They maintain radio communication with other security personnel on campus, and at times with the Newport Police and Fire departments, helping to coordinate emergency plans. Public Safety Officers will write and submit detailed incident reports to department supervisors or law enforcement agencies as appropriate. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT): Under general direction of the Director of Public Safety and the EMS IC, responds to medical emergencies and delivers patient care, support, and evaluation in a pre-hospital setting on scene during calls for service in the Salve Regina Community on campus. This generally includes assessing the patient, determining the proper emergency care, and administering treatment.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Must possess their Rhode Island Emergency Medical Technician License (EMT).
Possession of current NREMT
Must possess a valid driver's license from any US state.
Ability to read and transcribe data accurately. Must be able to prepare and type detailed reports and possess strong interpersonal skills.
Must possess good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Candidates must provide their own transportation to and from work.
They must accept that they are "essential personnel" and be able to report for duty in adverse weather conditions.
Must be willing to participate in campus emergency drills with local authorities, as well as other emergency exercises deemed necessary by the university in accordance with current training requirements.
Requiring constant walking, climbing stairs, lifting objects up to 25 pounds, entering and exiting vehicles and other required duties of a physical nature, consistent with the duties described within.
Extensive knowledge of the Incident Command System and ability to apply emergency medical techniques/operations.
knowledge of the modern goals, objectives and principles/practices of Salve Regina University EMS;
extensive knowledge of the use and maintenance of EMS equipment;
extensive knowledge of the effective operation of departmental policies and procedures;
knowledge of community and public education needs
ability to meet and deal with the public in a courteous and professional manner and promote a positive image of the department;
ability to work alone and with limited supervision;
ability to adapt using independent judgment and initiative;
ability to perform work requiring good physical condition;
ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to follow verbal and written instructions;
ability to exercise sound judgment in identifying and evaluating situations and to take appropriate corrective actions or refer to higher authority when needed;
ability to keep records and prepare detailed reports.
ability to interpret institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules and regulations, and communicate interpretations to subordinates and others.
ability to participate in campus emergency drills with local authorities, as well as other emergency exercises deemed necessary by the university in accordance with current training requirements.
ability to perform duties of a physical nature.
skill in determining priorities and organizing work;
skill in compiling, organizing and recording information accurately;
skill in operating computer equipment using various software packages (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.);
skill in the operation, methods and techniques used with the use of tools and equipment used in EMS ambulance service
Must have ability to interpret institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules and regulations, and communicate interpretations to subordinates and others.
This position requires the candidate to submit to psychological and physical examinations along with having a Rhode Island State Police campus security personnel nationwide criminal records check conducted on the hired candidate.

Nice To Haves

Associate or BA/BS
Two years of experience in security, public safety or related field

Responsibilities

Serve as primary guardian of University personnel and property.
Reduce the opportunity for the commission of crime through preventative patrol and other measures.
Patrol interior and exterior of administrative, academic and residential buildings.
Makes log entries of broken windows, open doors, and other observances that require attention or repairs.
Be thoroughly familiar with the assigned route of patrol, including location of residential, administrative and academic buildings.
Special attention should be given to the location of fireboxes, telephone and other emergency operational services.
Identify criminal activity and notify local police authorities of such activities.
Operate the radio in accordance with FCC Regulations and departmental procedures, keeping radio equipment operational at all times and make frequent radio contact with Dispatch.
Regulate University parking and traffic patterns.
Serve as radio dispatcher. Dispatch campus patrols when necessary.
Monitor police and fire department radio channels and emergency phone lines.
Dispatch and supervise University campus transportation systems.
Identify safety and security problems that are potentially serious in nature and report same.
Lock and unlock buildings at specified times.
Check the operating condition of the campus intrusion and fire alarm systems.
Assist in fire safety education drills.
Check on the operating condition of heating and hot water systems.
Monitor Card Access and RAVE Guardian system, responding to alerts.
Training additional security officers and serving as crowd control at special events.
Respond to medical emergencies and deliver patient care.
Document patient information, condition and treatment.
Maintain patient confidentiality in the performance of care.
Provide basic life support and document treatment and care with the Rhode Island Department of Health and the Office of Safety and Security/EMS as required.

Benefits

health, dental and vision coverage available on the first of the month following date of hire
403(b) retirement plan through TIAA with employee and employer contributions as well as access to advising services
long-term disability coverage
employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
up to 100% free tuition at Salve for eligible employees and qualified dependents
robust wellness program and free access to the on-campus Fitness Center
supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents
supplemental insurance coverage through Aflac
Tuition Exchange scholarship program. Application available for qualified dependents of eligible employees working full-time
discounted pet insurance through ASPCA
student loan forgiveness assistance program (SAVI)
employee Assistance Program through Coastline EAP
flexible spending health and dependent care accounts
health savings accounts
529 collegebound saver program
paid parental leave and adoption assistance