Public Safety Officer

Fairfield University • Fairfield, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs effectively as a Public Safety Officer and executes public safety-related duties in accordance with federal, state and university regulations; completes specialty tasks as assigned; remains abreast of public safety trends to enhance public safety skills and performs other duties necessary to ensure crime prevention of the university.

Requirements

• Must be able to take a health physical, drug test, psychological test, background check and physical agility test.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of medical training for providing medical care.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling university buildings and grounds by way of radio-equipped cars, foot patrol and bicycles to prevent theft, trespass, vandalism or violations of General Statutes and/or university regulations.
• Investigating and reporting on any violations of the General Statute and/or university regulations.
• Enforcing parking regulations including the issuance of tickets, permits and coordination of towing efforts.
• Notifying supervisors and proper authorities regarding any violations of the General Statutes and/or university regulations.
• Responding and investigating motor vehicle accidents and accidents caused as a result of fire and personal injury in accordance with proper public safety, health and safety procedures.
• Assisting in the supervision and professional development of officer trainees, non-officer Public Safety personnel and/or students.
• Performing general public safety functions including dispatch operations, traffic control checkpoint duty, monetary escort services and basic public safety service information to the general public.
• Effectively responding to and providing medical care in conjunction with appropriate completion of medical training.
• Performing a specialty task as assigned.
• Remaining abreast of public safety trends and measures and attending appropriate training sessions to enhance public safety skills.
• Executing other duties necessary to ensure crime prevention of the university.
• Participating in the professional development of the department and the university, including participating in staff meetings as requested and acting as a responsible committee representative as requested.
• Promoting an image of efficiency and courtesy throughout the university community and consistent with the Department of Public Safety’s mission.
• Promoting safe and secure working conditions, including promoting the proper utilization of equipment and materials, and reporting immediately any unsafe working conditions to supervisor.
• Assuming responsibility of the shift when designated as the senior officer on duty.
• Performing other related duties as directed or dictated by responsibilities.
• Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Prescription plans
• 403(b) plan with 9% matching after one full year of continued appointment
• 40 hour work week
• Tuition Benefits for employees and their spouses
• Grant-in-Aid for dependents of employees and eligibility to participate in the tuition exchange program
• Competitive Vacation Accrual
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Free Parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed