Part Time Public Safety Officer

NICHOLS COLLEGE•Dudley, MA

16d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Public Safety or their designee, the Public Safety Officer performs duties to ensure the safety and security on the campus for students, staff, faculty and visitors. Applies crime risk and safety hazard prevention techniques, methods, practices, and enforces College policies and procedures. Public Safety Officers monitor the security of the buildings and surrounding areas of the campus. They may also serve as liaison between external law enforcement agencies and the campus community.

Requirements

Read, write and speak English fluently
Willing to work varying shifts and flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
Solid communication and interpersonal skills
Must be customer service oriented.
Detect problems and report accurate information to appropriate staff
React in an emergency and make sound, rational decisions.
Work in high stress, confrontational or hostile environments
Solid critical things and problem-solving skills
Work in crews or independently
Understand and follow directions and complete work assignments on schedule
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Take appropriate steps to promote and sustain effective working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment
High school diploma or GED
At least 1 year of directly related experience which may include directly related certification or practicum training
Must have a valid driver's license and safe driving record.
Must have CPR and First Aid certification within 6 months of hire
Will be required to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

Patrols and secures campus grounds and facilities by vehicle and foot. Assists in the protection of life and property on campus. Examines doors, windows, gates, roadways, and lighting to ensure security.
Investigates and submits reports concerning criminal offenses committed on the campus. Prepares written reports as required. Completes and maintains records of daily activities including a Communication Log sheet with calls for service and building checks.
Monitors and reports on a continual basis all conditions which may create security or safety hazards on the College property. Monitors the camera system to ensure there is no criminal activity at other parts of the campus.
Contacts law enforcement, fire, or other public agencies as required. Assists public service representatives including fire, medical, and police with directions to emergency investigations.
Enforces College and local laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations according to established procedures.
Answers incoming calls to Public Safety and dispatches information by radio to officers. Provides information and directions to campus facilities, events, or other locations.
Monitors campus traffic and parking; issue citations for violations.
Provides crowd and traffic control for special events on and off campus.
Responds to complaints from the campus community and assists parties to resolve issues as appropriate.
Respond and perform access control duties including securing and/or unlocking academic buildings for faculty, staff and students
Respond to fire, smoke detector, and security alarms
Provide safety escorts
Fill front desk assignments
Answer calls for service
Receive and fill out property receipts for lost and found items
May provide first responder support for fires and/or first aid needs.
Other duties as assigned