Public Safety Officer II

Rhode Island School of Design • Providence, RI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is hiring a Public Safety Officer II to join its Public Safety Department, which works with Brown University and Providence Police departments to maintain a safe campus and support the College’s educational mission. The officer helps protect students, faculty, staff, and College-owned or used properties through emergency medical and incident response, campus and building security, parking enforcement, and shuttle and escort services. The successful candidate will work in a campus community committed to social equity, inclusion, and equal access to resources and opportunities.

The position requires thorough knowledge of campus posts, properties, and geography; effective foot, fixed, and mobile patrols; response to calls and emergencies; initial incident investigations and detailed reporting; and periodic inspection of safety systems and facilities. Assignments may include the Dispatch center or fixed security posts in residential buildings using camera surveillance. Officers operate and maintain assigned equipment and participate in College events that foster relationships with the RISD community.

The starting rate is $23.00 per hour. This is a full-time, non-exempt position scheduled for 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. Shift and days off will be assigned after hire. The position is represented by the Public Safety Officers' Association.

Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment background, physical and psychological examinations, insurance and driver’s record checks, and a National Crime Records check; fingerprinting is required.
• Must obtain a State of Rhode Island EMT license and complete the RI College & University Public Safety Training Academy, or equivalent training as determined by the Director, within two years of hire as a condition of continued employment.
• Must complete the Field Training and Evaluation Program, including training in CPR/First Aid, safe driving practices, OC spray, defensive tactics, expandable batons, and handcuffing procedures, within the timeframe approved by the Director.
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision, complete assignments promptly, and prioritize work as circumstances and priorities change.
• Ability to work well under stressful conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record maintained continuously in accordance with RISD standards.
• Strong human relations skills and demonstrated ability to interact with community members from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally by radio and telephone with emergency agencies and other officers.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and appearance in uniform while engaging with the RISD community, police and fire departments, other campus public safety departments, visitors, vendors, and the public.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to two years of security employment, formal security training, or related experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• EMT certification and two years of EMT experience are preferred, but are not required at the time of hire.
• One to two years of security employment, formal security training, or related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn campus security posts, properties, and geography, and conduct foot, fixed, and mobile patrols using assigned systems, gear, and protocols to deter and detect unsafe or criminal activity, identify and detain individuals as appropriate, and provide community education.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide emergency medical care as required.
• Use trained techniques when dealing with people experiencing mental distress or under the influence of alcohol or narcotic substances.
• Respond independently or collaboratively to calls for service, including lock-outs, fire and other alarms, alcohol or student code violations, escorts, parking violations, vandalism complaints, motor vehicle accidents, noise disturbances, trespassing, and injury reports.
• Conduct initial incident investigations, interview witnesses, victims, and suspects, obtain statements, secure physical evidence, and file detailed reports using a computerized reporting system while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Periodically inspect systems and facilities, including call boxes, alarms, and street lights, to ensure they function properly and prevent failure.
• Work assignments in the Dispatch center and/or fixed security posts in residential buildings using camera system surveillance.
• Effectively operate and maintain assigned equipment, including radios, uniforms, computers, vehicles, and medical supplies.
• Participate in College events designed to foster relationships between the Public Safety Department and the RISD community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED