Public Safety Officer

Towson University•Towson, MD

About The Position

The Public Safety Officer patrols university buildings and grounds on foot and in vehicles, conducts physical security checks, opens and secures buildings, and responds to observed hazards or criminal activity. The role enforces university parking regulations, supports traffic direction and special-event security, assists motorists and visitors, maintains records and assigned equipment, and communicates through law-enforcement radio channels and computer networks. When the Police Communications Operator is absent, the officer may staff the Police Communication Center and perform that operator’s basic duties. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid non-commercial Class C or equivalent Maryland driver’s license, and the ability to lift 25 pounds. Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation; selected candidates may be subject to medical inquiries or examinations, and employees may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
A non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
Ability to lift 25 pounds.
Successful completion of a thorough background investigation.
Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or examinations to determine their ability to perform the job.
Employees may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
Related experience and formal education that provide the required job knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted for education or experience requirements on a year-for-year basis, except for qualifications established by law; 30 college credits are equivalent to one year of experience.

Responsibilities

Patrol buildings and grounds on foot and in vehicles, and alert police personnel to fires, suspicious conditions, property destruction, and other observed criminal activity.
Conduct thorough physical security checks of campus buildings, including exterior entrances and internal areas of special concern; report unusual conditions and take appropriate corrective action, including notifying maintenance personnel about needed repairs.
Open and secure buildings at scheduled times and admit service contractors, faculty, staff, and authorized students at scheduled times.
Maintain assigned equipment, including vehicles and uniforms, as prescribed by the department.
Enforce university parking regulations, issue citations, and testify in the District Court of Maryland regarding citation appeals.
Direct routine traffic and assist with traffic direction at major special events.
Maintain pertinent records and statistical data according to established systems.
Assist motorists on university property, including vehicle lockouts and administration of “hot shots.”
Respond to routine inquiries from staff, students, and visitors about directions, university regulations, and other public-relations matters.
Assist with crowd control and, when certified as a First Responder, provide emergency medical aid.
Perform routine security duties at special events, including patrolling assigned areas, securing entrances and exits, and reporting potential hazards.
Communicate over law-enforcement radio channels and computer networks; operate standard security and office equipment, which may include police communications equipment, alarm systems, and computer systems.
In the absence of the Police Communications Operator, staff the Police Communication Center and perform the operator’s basic duties and responsibilities.