Public Safety Officer (Public Safety Officer I)

Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Edgewood, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Patrols campus, conducts security inspections of buildings, and cooperates with Police to protect individuals and property, prevent crime, and monitor environmental hazards.

Requirements

• HS diploma/GED and 1-3 years of relevant experience
• 2 years security experience may be with prior law enforcement, security or military experience.
• CPR/AED certified/trained
• Report Writing experience
• Active observations techniques
• Conflict de-escalation
• Best practices for emergency response
• Responding to Safety Hazards
• Some college or agreement to obtain an Associate’s Degree
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, ability to work independently and adapt seamlessly to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word)
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs on occasion

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree or equivalent and 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Cleary Act knowledge
• Previous experience in a community college/University setting

Responsibilities

• Patrols campus to identify, document, and escalate risks to public safety, including crime, environmental hazards, crowd control, and property theft and damage.
• Interacts with campus community members and visitors with a customer service orientation, such as answering simple inquiries and providing directions.
• Conducts security inspections periodically and makes recommendations for eliminating security risks.
• Identifies, corrects, or reports actions or situations which may present a hazard to public safety, physical security, and/or public welfare in and around assigned areas.
• Monitor Security cameras and access control on campus during the shifts Basic Smartphone and computer knowledge
• All other duties assigned

Benefits

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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