Campus Safety Officer
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Safeguard the campus through regular patrols and extensive interaction and partnerships with students, faculty, staff, visitors, and the broader Hartford community. Support a positive student experience by creating a safe and inclusive campus environment and enforcing college policies and community standards. Help perform incident investigations and respond to emergencies and crises on campus.
- Conduct active and random patrols of the campus to provide a safe and secure environment for individuals and property, and to enforce college policies and community standards
- Perform initial investigations of incidents, conduct follow-up investigations, and make accurate and timely written reports
- Respond to emergencies, problems and complaints, and provide care and resources to those who are sick, injured, or in crisis
- Perform duties in uniform and may travel by foot, bicycle, or marked Campus Safety Vehicle
- Perform other related duties as assigned and based on departmental needs
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates, preferred
- 1-3 years of work experience
- Driver’s License and excellent driving record
- Able to pass a background investigation
- Experience/commitment to working with and supporting diverse communities
- Possess strong critical thinking skills
- Ability to handle sensitive and challenging situations with professionalism and compassion
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a member of a diverse team
- Display sensitivity to the unique role that security plays in a college setting
- Effective oral and written communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, collaboration, and facilitation skills and experience
- Computer and written skills consistent with the completion of detailed and comprehensive reports on computer-based reporting systems
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Reliable and able to work independently under established guidelines
- Able to perform duties at night and during inclement weather
- Previous campus safety experience is a plus
- Ability to speak a second language is a plus