Public Safety Officer - Part Time

Broward College • Madison, WI

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About The Position

The Public Safety Officer serves as a first responder, providing emergency and non-emergency public safety services to the Broward College community. The role helps maintain a safe and secure environment by using proactive patrol strategies and crime prevention and awareness measures to deter crime and unsafe behavior. The officer enforces local, state, and federal laws and College policies and procedures, and investigates, responds to, and documents crimes, disturbances, and other public safety incidents. Related work may be assigned.

The officer must successfully complete the Public Safety Academy when scheduled, usually within the first six months of initial hire. The role requires a Florida Class D Security Officer License or active law enforcement certification, and a valid Florida driver’s license at hire or within 30 days of employment, maintained throughout employment. The officer must also obtain CPR with AED certification within six months of hire. This is a part-time position with a variable work schedule and a salary of $20.00 per hour. Employment is contingent on successful completion of the required background screening.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in a related field.
• Florida Class D Security Officer License or active law enforcement certification.
• Valid Florida driver’s license at hire, or within 30 days after employment begins, and maintenance of a valid license throughout employment.
• Ability to obtain CPR with AED certification within six months of initial hire.
• Ability to use fire extinguishers, golf carts, and patrol vehicles.
• Working knowledge of public safety, law enforcement, and fire/life-safety techniques; basic knowledge of criminal and civil law and crime-prevention methods.
• Ability to use relevant systems and procedures, including computers and applicable software, fire alarms and extinguishers, intrusion alarms, access control and camera-monitoring systems, key control, emergency-management procedures, vehicles, and vehicle jump starters.
• Ability to work with students, faculty, staff, and the general public; exercise judgment under stress and during critical incidents; and demonstrate service, honesty, accountability, respect, and professionalism.
• Effective oral communication, including use of a public safety radio system; ability to hear and understand calls for assistance, radio communications, supervisor instructions, emergency announcements, and alarms.
• Ability to observe and detect theft, dangerous or suspicious behavior, and unsecured doors or windows.
• Effective written communication for incident and case reports, email and other electronic communications, and daily logs.
• Ability to physically assist others during emergencies or critical incidents, successfully complete required training, and maintain related certifications.
• Ability to work varying hours and days, including evenings, midnights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or college credit hours in a public safety-related field.
• Prior experience in campus public safety or law enforcement, or a related public safety discipline.
• Certification in first aid.

Responsibilities

• Use proactive vehicle, bicycle, and foot patrol techniques to promote the safety and security of College-affiliated people and property; conduct community-oriented problem solving, policing, and crime prevention.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and critical incidents; assess situations, determine appropriate responses, provide initial first aid or life support when needed, and apply Incident Command System principles.
• Conduct or assist with investigations, interviews, evidence and property collection, and crime-scene security; document findings and prepare detailed case reports and logs.
• Operate computers and information technology, communications equipment, AEDs and other first aid and life-safety equipment, cameras and video surveillance equipment, vehicles, and vehicle jump starters.
• Conduct safety escorts and safety-hazard inspections and reports, and participate in crime prevention, awareness, and community outreach activities.
• Participate in ongoing training and assist with training new employees when directed.
• Assist with parking enforcement, vehicle and pedestrian traffic direction, special-event security, surveillance, and other assignments.
• Process evidence, prepare court cases, and provide legal testimony.
• Perform other appropriate work-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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