Public Safety Officer/Evidence Coord

Livingstone College•Salisbury, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Public Safety Officer uphold and enforce Livingstone College rules and regulations in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and Staff Handbook to ensure the safety and security of the faculty, staff, students, and college property. This position also requires their responsibility for the intake, secure storage, tracking and lawful disposal of all physical and digital evidence and seized property. They ensure a strict, legally sound chain of custody so that evidence remains admissible in court.

Requirements

Must be 21+ years of age
Associates degree, bachelors preferred
Experience as a Public Safety Officer & Evidence handling preferred
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Successfully complete drug screen and background investigation
Must be able to work assigned shifts
Must be available for on-call or special events
Must be familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Must work during inclement weather
Understand audit preparation, prepares for and represents the department during audits of evidence records and storing

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency calls and report crimes
Conduct routine patrols of the college properties
Investigate violations to include crimes
Assist students, staff, and faculty with building security
Render Medical Aid
Identify and report safety hazards
Parking management and enforcement
Assists with special events
Log all evidence transactions, ensuring absolute accountability from the moment an item is collected until its final disposal.
Transport evidence to forensic laboratories if needed and deliver items to officers for court purposes/trial proceedings
Coordinate the legal destruction of contraband, unreturned stolen goods, and expired evidence per departmental and court guidelines.
Testify in court if needed regarding the chain of custody and evidence handling procedures.
Other duties as assigned.