Public Safety Officer

Brown University • Providence, RI

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Public Safety Officer (PSO) is a non-sworn, uniformed civilian employee of Brown University's Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management. The PSO performs security patrols of an assigned campus post and supports departmental outreach events, such as laptop and bicycle registration tables. Patrols and response activity are limited to University property and buildings. The PSO handles non-criminal situations in the assigned area, protects property, enforces University rules and regulations, provides non-criminal services, and assists Campus Police Officers when called upon. The role also includes emergency rescue functions, reporting and witness statements, and testifying in University hearings or criminal court when required by the officer's work.

The PSO conducts external patrols and internal inspections of University property, develops familiarity with activity and the community on the post, identifies and reports hazards and physical security issues, admits authorized people to buildings, performs lock-up duties and building patrols, provides information to campus guests and members, and responds to complaints about violations of University rules. The position supports communication and community awareness, completes required paperwork, and may perform emergency rescues such as responding to fires. Employment is contingent on satisfactory criminal background screening and education verification. The position is onsite, full time, and scheduled for 40 hours per week. It is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license.
• Pass a background investigation; candidates must not have felony convictions or serious misdemeanor convictions.
• Pass a psychological examination administered by the University of Rhode Island and a physical examination administered by the department's provider.
• Ability to work various shifts, walk on foot patrol, climb stairs, and physically check building doors and windows.
• Ability to perform and directly assist in rescue operations that may involve lifting, carrying or dragging heavy objects; climbing over obstacles or through openings; jumping from elevated surfaces or over obstacles; crawling in confined areas; balancing on uneven or narrow surfaces; and using body force to gain entrance through barriers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with students, staff, faculty, and the neighboring community.
• Ability to communicate with sensitivity and tact, maintain confidentiality, and effectively provide information and directions.
• Ability to prepare reports, including sketches, and use appropriate grammar.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle a multiphasic position.
• Successfully complete the Department's Public Safety Officer training program, including instruction on the Use of Force policy as it applies to Public Safety Officers.
• Successfully complete a 12-month probationary period, or a six-month period if promoted into the position, subject to the additional probation rules stated in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prevention patrols of an assigned post, including external patrols and internal inspections of University property and buildings.
• Protect University property and enforce University rules and regulations.
• Handle non-criminal situations on the assigned post and provide non-criminal services to the Brown University community.
• Perform rescue functions in emergencies, including directly assisting with rescue operations.
• Write non-criminal reports and witness statements, complete required paperwork, and prepare reports using appropriate grammar and sketches where needed.
• Testify in University hearings or criminal court when necessitated by job performance.
• Assist Campus Police Officers when called upon.
• Initiate and enhance communication between the Department and the community, and help identify problems for community awareness and communication.
• Report hazardous conditions and physical security problems; admit authorized people to buildings; perform lock-up responsibilities and building patrols.
• Provide information to campus guests and members and respond to complaints concerning violations of University rules and regulations.
• Support departmental outreach events on campus, such as laptop and bicycle registration tables.

What This Job Offers

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