Public Safety Offer - 2nd Shift

Medical College of Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Safety Officer (PSO) is a uniformed, first responder position within Public Safety that provides emergency and public safety services to the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) community. This role involves employing a variety of proactive patrol techniques and strategies to ensure the safety and security of all MCW-affiliated persons and property. The PSO engages in community-oriented problem-solving and crime prevention measures, and decisively responds to assigned calls for service, emergent situations, and critical incidents occurring during their shift. Principles of Incident Command System (ICS) are employed when addressing developing events. The position also involves assisting and/or providing support for various types of investigations, conducting initial interviews, collecting evidence, and securing crime scenes, as well as documenting findings and preparing written case reports. As a first responder to fire and life safety incidents, the PSO provides initial assessment and determines appropriate response, and administers first aid and life support (e.g., AED and CPR) to victims. Additionally, the role may involve monitoring the Department’s communications and surveillance center, answering calls, logging activities via Computer-Aided Dispatch software, and coordinating radio communications. The PSO may also assist in associate and executive protection details, investigations, special events security, surveillance activities, and other unique assignments as a member of various departmental task forces. Community service functions include conducting safety escorts, completing inspections and reports regarding safety hazards, and enforcing MCW policies and procedures. The PSO may also deliver community-based personal safety and security awareness training and assist in preparing informational material. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate's Degree
2 years of experience
Must be at least 21 years of age
Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Responsibilities

Employ a variety of proactive patrol techniques and strategies to ensure the safety and security of all MCW-affiliated persons and property.
Engage in community oriented problem solving and crime prevention measures.
Decisively respond to assigned calls for service, emergent situations, and critical incidents occurring during shift.
Employ principles of Incident Command System (ICS) when addressing developing events.
Assist and/or provide support for various types of investigations.
Conduct initial interviews, collect evidence, and secure crime scenes.
Document findings and prepare written case reports.
Act as a first responder to all fire and life safety incidents.
Provide initial assessment of situation and make determination of appropriate response.
Administer first aid and life support (e.g., AED and CPR) to victims.
As assigned, monitor the Department’s communications and surveillance center.
Answer all incoming calls on service and emergency lines; log all activities via Computer-Aided Dispatch software.
Coordinate radio communications between center and field-based personnel.
Assist in associate and executive protection details, investigations, special events security, surveillance activities, and other unique assignments as a member of various departmental task forces.
Perform a number of community service functions including, but not limited to, conduct safety escorts to and from requested on campus locations; complete inspections and reports regarding safety hazards; and enforce MCW policies and procedures.
Upon request, deliver community based personal safety and security awareness training to students, staff, and faculty.
Assist in the preparation of informational material including brochures, handouts, and multimedia presentations.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
Flexible Spending options
403B Retirement Package
Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Pet Insurance
On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.