Public Safety Officer

Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CT
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
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