Public Safety Officer
About The Position
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has an opening in the Office of Public Safety for a Public Safety Officer. Our Public Safety Officers provide personal, equipment, and real property security for faculty, staff, students, and visitors on Institute property. As a Public Safety Officer, you will provide escort services, and other basic public assistance services as needed, and perform routine security and public safety patrol duties on campus. You will remain alert to emergency situations and provide a first-line response, emergency management, and/or referral if required. Other duties as assigned to meet the Institute’s business needs.
Requirements
- Associate degree in criminology or related field plus a minimum of five years’ experience in security, public safety, law enforcement, emergency services, or military experience required.
- In lieu of a higher education degree, a high school diploma and seven or more years’ of experience in a public safety field will be accepted.
- Higher-level degrees in relatable fields may be considered in lieu of years of experience.
- Successful completion of pre-employment screenings that include a background check, motor vehicle report, and physical ability assessment are required of the selected finalist(s).
Nice To Haves
- Successfully conduct security patrols without direct supervision.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Complete routine paperwork.
- Understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
- React calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Understand, follow, and enforce safety codes, regulations, and procedures.
- Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
- Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
- Skill in performing building security and lock procedures.
- Knowledge of public security codes, policies, and regulations.
- Skill in providing protection services to individuals on campus.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal, equipment, and real property security for faculty, staff, students, and visitors on Institute property.
- Provide escort services, and other basic public assistance services as needed.
- Perform routine security and public safety patrol duties on campus.
- Remain alert to emergency situations and provide a first-line response, emergency management, and/or referral if required.
- Other duties as assigned to meet the Institute’s business needs.
Benefits
- Variety of health benefit options
- Voluntary benefits such as Group Accident and/or Group Critical Illness Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Caregiver Resources
- Participation in Tuition Exchange
- Generous and flexible paid leave program
- Dedicated time for professional development
- Access to full-service fitness facilities and programming
- Access to a performing arts center featuring national touring acts and campus productions
- Access to state-of-the-art labs, facilities, and equipment
- Opportunities to have an impact on student lives
- Part of a greater purpose through multidisciplinary project collaboration that can have a global impact
- Continual encouragement and support of philanthropic and volunteer opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
