Public Safety Patrol (Student)

Bob Jones University•Greenville, SC

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the student employee performs campus law enforcement, patrol, and emergency response duties. This is an intermediate-level patrol position involving uniformed foot or vehicle patrol of campus properties, responding to emergencies, enforcing campus driving and parking regulations, and supporting campus safety operations. The role may also involve dispatching calls, communicating information to university departments and outside agencies, operating emergency equipment, and assisting with employee orientation and instruction.

Requirements

Must be enrolled as a student at Bob Jones University.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Knowledge of law enforcement principles, fire procedures, and first response.
Minimal knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances relating to law enforcement, fire, and other emergency services.
Good communication skills.
High school graduate or GED.
Minimum one semester of Public Safety Traffic or related non-BJU experience.
Ability to work assigned shifts, potentially including day, evening, night, weekend, or holiday hours.
Must occasionally lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 100 pounds.
Three references are required when applying.

Nice To Haves

Valid U.S. driver’s license with a good driving record is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct uniformed foot or vehicle patrol of campus properties, observing for crime, preventing crime, and apprehending suspects.
Respond to campus alarms and calls for law enforcement, fire, medical, or injury assistance.
Enforce campus driving and parking regulations and provide traffic control as needed.
Communicate effectively, interact with others, and solve problems while handling varied situations.
Interview complainants and suspects, investigate campus incidents, and prepare written reports.
Receive and handle telephone calls and emails requiring immediate attention.
Dispatch calls and relay information to appropriate units to support prompt responses and effective use of resources.
Transmit emergency and non-emergency information to Public Safety units, university departments, and outside agencies.
Operate and maintain law enforcement, fire, and other emergency equipment, potentially including weapons, fire suppression, specialized rescue, medical, and communications equipment.
Provide instruction and demonstrations on the proper use of equipment and procedures; assist with orientation of new employees.
Document relevant information in the required format, prepare reports, and make presentations.
Work assigned shifts, which may include day, evening, night, weekend, or holiday hours.