Safety Officer

Kettering University-posted 2 months ago

Flint, MI

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The position involves ensuring a safe environment on campus and in the surrounding area, responding to emergencies, and engaging with the campus community. The role requires adherence to Kettering University values and involves various duties related to safety and security.

Perform all duties in the context of True Kettering values and in a service-oriented manner that promotes a safe environment on campus and in nearby surrounding area.
Respond to emergency situations in accordance with University policies and procedures.
Participate in training sessions provided for officers.
Communicate as appropriate with other team members, supervisors, and the campus in a timely, effective, and respectful manner.
Follow Campus Safety guidelines and procedures as set forth by the University.
Promote visibility of the Campus Safety team on and around the campus, including engaging employees and students in friendly conversation.
Assist in educating students and employees regarding safety measures.
Assist in developing best practices in carrying out duties.
Remain observant at all times to the physical environment and related conditions relative to safety issues.
Use surveillance systems in monitoring safety conditions on and around the campus.
Perform desk duties including answering the phone, responding to walk-in inquiries, operating radio system, monitoring weather conditions, and dispatching other officers regarding safety-related situations.
Perform walking patrol duties including checking facility security, locking and unlocking doors, reporting potentially hazardous conditions, and responding to dispatches from desk officer.
Periodically inspect fire suppression and monitoring systems, including fire extinguishers.
Perform vehicular patrol duties including checking key locations on campus and reporting suspicious activities.
Monitor compliance with parking and traffic regulations and issue citations as appropriate.
Greet and assist guests to the campus in a friendly and courteous manner.
Assist students, employees, and guests with routine vehicle needs.
Cooperate with local police department and safety teams of nearby institutions.
Observe, gather, and record details of any safety-related incidents and file incident reports.
Direct traffic and parking activity on campus for special events.
Assist the Admissions Office staff in facilitating parking for visitors to the campus.
Perform other safety and security related duties as assigned by the Chief of Campus Safety.

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Minimum of three years' experience working in safety, security, law enforcement or related field strongly preferred.
Prior training in emergency response including first aid and CPR, de-escalating stressful situations, and dealing with trespassers strongly preferred.
Strong interpersonal communications skills and ability to actively and respectfully engage college students, employees, campus guests, and local community members.
Ability to remain calm and use sound independent judgment in challenging situations.
Ability to accurately track and record detailed information related to job duties.
Ability to reliably perform assigned duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including traditional holidays and any of the three work shifts as needed.
Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development training.
Possession of a valid driver's license with no serious driving violations.
Ability to pass a physical evaluation and have physical stamina and endurance.
Normal range of vision and hearing (with or without correction).
Ability to pass a drug screening.

Associates degree in Criminal Justice.

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