Public Safety Officer

Position Classification

FT Staff (MAP)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrols campus, providing security to all individuals on university property; checks and maintains security to all buildings and grounds.
• Provides security services (unlocking cars, starting stalled vehicles, emergency weather notification, unlocking/locking doors to buildings, etc.)
• Monitors facilities and reports any problems to Physical Plant for repair.
• Investigates university criminal or traffic complaints/concerns. Deals with parking concerns and enforcement.
• Assumes specified responsibilities in the Director's absence. Attends training sessions or meetings required by the Director.
• Monitors students working security during assigned shift.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education - A high school diploma or GED
• Employment - Five to seven years of experience in a related field. (Equivalent combination of education and employment).

Preferred Qualifications

Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves extensive personal contact with others inside and/or outside the university for the purpose of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A professional, patient demeanor that promotes a positive impression with co-workers and the University Community.
• Must have strong organizational and administrative skills, a good work ethic, and a positive attitude for interacting with other people.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Computer proficiency in MS Word/Excel/Access is required with a strong computer aptitude for learning various computer applications;
• Must be adaptable with the ability to accept and support change, highly skilled at multitasking and detail-oriented, able to effectively work independently or in a team environment, and able to work well under pressure.
• Demonstrate a professional demeanor and a clean well-groomed appearance that creates a positive impression with customers and coworkers.
• Must be dependable, reliable, and confident working in a professional environment.
• 5 Years experience in Law Enforcement at State, Federal, or Military service with discipline in Law Enforcement
• Excellent Organizational Skills,
• Excellent Presentation Skills,
• Exercise Independent Judgement,
• Self-Motivated,
• Strong Interpersonal Communication,
• Demonstrate ability to resolve conflict providing an acceptable resolution,
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to digest policy & procedural information and effectively communicate them to employees.

Physical Requirements

Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or dragging objects weighing up to 200 lbs. (200+ in some situations), 10 feet or less; running, jumping and climbing various inclines, elevated surfaces, terrains, and/or obstacles; subject to toxic chemicals, fumes, and/or odors; exposed to infectious diseases.

Work Environment

Regular exposure to unfavorable conditions such as weather conditions, or confined, noisy, or dirty locations.

Licenses/Certifications

• MCOLES certification/Certifiable or 5 years of experience in Law Enforcement at State, Federal, Military Service, or college or university public safety department, Police Department, or Campus Security Department.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Salary/Pay Information

Commensurate with experience

Anticipated Schedule

TBD

Note - The posting is currently available for a MAP team members.