Position Summary

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all essential duties and responsibilities of the Campus Security Officer position.
• Provide coverage for scheduled and unscheduled staffing shortages, vacations, PTO, training, and special events.
• Conduct proactive foot and vehicle patrols of campus buildings, residence halls, parking lots, and surrounding property.
• Respond to calls for service, alarms, emergencies, and requests for assistance.
• Prepare accurate, timely, and complete reports.
• Enforce College policies utilizing communication, professionalism, and de-escalation techniques.
• Coordinate with local public safety agencies during emergency incidents.
• Maintain proficiency with department-issued equipment and complete all required annual firearms qualifications and mandatory training.
• Represent William Jewell College and the Campus Safety & Security Department in a professional manner.
• Conduct routine inspections of assigned facilities and report deficiencies involving physical security, fire protection, life safety equipment, and other safety hazards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of sworn law enforcement or full-time campus public safety experience required.
• Ability to lawfully possess and carry a firearm while performing assigned duties.
• Valid Missouri driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to successfully complete required annual firearms qualifications, CPR/AED, First Aid, and other departmental training.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as operational needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or previously held Missouri POST certification.
• Experience in higher education, campus safety, or community-oriented policing.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

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