Part-time Public Safety Officer

Carroll University•Waukesha, WI

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Carroll University’s Public Safety Officer provides safety services to the University community and surrounding neighborhoods and helps secure campus buildings and grounds. The position supports the University’s commitment to social justice, equity, inclusion, belonging, and respect for diversity. The officer patrols campus and nearby areas, investigates and documents incidents, assists with emergencies, enforces University rules and applicable laws, and works with Student Affairs and local law enforcement. The role is designated as a Campus Security Authority and requires reporting Clery crimes and completing annual training. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume with the electronic application.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Sensitivity to students’ needs.
Ability to work effectively with people regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, ability, socioeconomic background, or job type.
Ability to walk continually for two miles, climb four stories of stairs, and ride a bicycle at moderate speed for up to three miles.
Valid Wisconsin motor vehicle license and eligibility to be insured under the University’s insurance plan.
Willingness and ability to support and advance the University mission.
Availability may be required for all scheduled shifts, including first, second, third, day, night, weekend, rotating, and swing shifts, as well as holidays and overtime.
Willingness to report violations of law under Title IX and the Clery Act if required.

Nice To Haves

Training in a safety or security area and/or college credits in a related field.
Three to four years of security, military, or law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

Patrol University grounds, buildings, and the surrounding community on foot, by bicycle, and by vehicle.
Tour campus buildings, perform lock and unlock functions, and check for unauthorized use.
Initiate or take assigned written and verbal reports concerning crime, suspicious persons or circumstances, motor vehicle accidents, and potential University liability.
Interview victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects and prepare related investigation documentation and reports.
Check parking lots, enforce parking regulations, and look for signs of criminal activity.
Provide traffic control as needed and assigned.
Check boilers and other physical plant rooms for signs of malfunction.
Serve as the after-hours contact for Physical Plant Department and custodial problems.
Respond to campus emergencies involving police, fire, or medical personnel and provide emergency assistance as necessary.
Act quickly, help maintain calm, and determine appropriate actions during emergencies and critical situations.
Work with Student Affairs staff to communicate and investigate concerns, and provide crisis intervention as needed.
Prepare accurate and timely reports of activities and incidents.
Advocate for campus safety and security issues and needs.
Enforce University rules, regulations, and policies, and assist law enforcement with applicable statutes, ordinances, and traffic laws.
Coordinate cooperatively with Waukesha Police Department patrol and investigative units.
Report Clery crimes to Public Safety and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.
Perform additional duties as assigned.