Public Safety Officer

St. Olaf College•Northfield, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Safety Officer position is responsible for maintaining the security of academic and residence hall buildings, responding to and investigating reported incidents and emergencies, and patrolling campus property. This role involves responding to alarms, confronting and resolving unacceptable behavior, patrolling parking lots, enforcing parking regulations, and documenting accidents. The officer will also assist college departments, law enforcement agencies, and the campus community with various calls for service, including lockouts, financial deposits, and vehicle assists. Additionally, the position may involve providing transportation for minor injuries or safety reasons, working overtime or different shifts during emergencies, and participating in criminal court proceedings. The role also requires supporting a diverse and inclusive community and completing required training and performance management cycles.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Maintain a valid driver’s license.
Meet St. Olaf College driver authorization criteria with a satisfactory driving record.
3+ months of experience in customer service, community engagement or volunteer work.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, security or a closely related field of study.
2+ years of law enforcement or security experience on a college/university campus.

Responsibilities

Maintain academic and residence hall building security.
Respond to and investigate reported incidents/complaints.
Respond to all medical and property related emergencies and contact off-campus emergency resources as appropriate.
Respond to and conduct initial investigations of all criminal incidents or accidents reported or encountered.
Complete detailed reports on incidents that occur on college property.
Respond to and investigate all intrusion or fire alarms reported.
Patrol and monitor campus property.
Confront and resolve all criminal or unacceptable behavior encountered.
Patrol parking lots to prevent and detect criminal behavior.
Enforce parking regulations and issue parking citations when appropriate.
Investigate and document all motor vehicle accidents and assist with traffic direction.
Assist all college departments and law enforcement agencies.
Provide assistance to the campus community by responding to calls for service to include building lockouts, financial deposits and vehicle assists.
Assist local, state and federal law enforcement agencies as requested.
Provide transportation to the Northfield Emergency Department for minor injuries.
Provide transportation on campus for personal safety reasons.
Work overtime or other shifts in an emergency to provide adequate coverage.
Participate in criminal court proceedings as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Public Safety (or designee).
Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community.
Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle.