Summary
Public Safety Officer
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for prompt, efficient execution of all patrol duties and operations of Public Safety services provided to those on campus properties; to include the administration, guests, students, faculty and staff.
Ability to work assigned shifts, which include day (7am-3pm), evening (3pm-11pm), Mid-night (11pm-7am), weekend, and holiday shift hours.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Exercise appropriate and independent judgment in making decisions in all campus security and safety situations; perform under stressful and time restrictive conditions that may include high-risk, life-threatening situations, flashing lights, loud noises, low light, and adverse or varied environmental/weather conditions, and/or other challenging or ever-changing surroundings.
- Uniformed patrol of campus properties with attention to enforcement, observation, crime prevention and apprehension of those committing criminal behavior or suspected of such behavior.
- Emergency response to campus alarms and calls for emergency assistance, including law enforcement, fire, and medical/injury type calls.
- Enforce campus driving and parking regulations with emphasis on moving violation enforcement.
- Interview complainants and suspects of campus incidents, investigate, and prepare written reports.
- Demonstrate proper use of vehicle emergency equipment, fire, first aid, first response, and communications equipment and procedures.
- Operate fire, and other emergency equipment, which may include fire suppression, and specialized rescue, medical, and/or other communications equipment.
- To have a working knowledge of department policies and procedures.
- Ability to meet deadlines for assigned reports, projects, and duties
- Good communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to read and interpret written, oral, and diagnostic form instructions.
- Ability to document, in writing, all relevant information in the prescribed format considering legal ramifications of such; able to prepare reports and make presentations.
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:
- SLED PRIMARY BASIC and PLUS Certification (should the selected candidate not currently be certified, the candidate would be required to complete these certifications through BJU Public Safety).
- Valid US driver's license with good driving record
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work assigned shifts, which to include day (7am-3pm), evening (3pm-11pm), Mid-night (11pm-7am), weekend, and holiday shift hours.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder may vary from those outlined in the job description; other duties, as assigned, might be required.
An applicant must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support Bob Jones University's positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc. Employees are to be active members of a local Bible believing church which holds orthodox theology. Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview.
Job Description
Public Safety Officer
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for prompt, efficient execution of all patrol duties and operations of Public Safety services provided to those on campus properties; to include the administration, guests, students, faculty and staff.
Ability to work assigned shifts, which include day (7am-3pm), evening (3pm-11pm), Mid-night (11pm-7am), weekend, and holiday shift hours.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Exercise appropriate and independent judgment in making decisions in all campus security and safety situations; perform under stressful and time restrictive conditions that may include high-risk, life-threatening situations, flashing lights, loud noises, low light, and adverse or varied environmental/weather conditions, and/or other challenging or ever-changing surroundings.
- Uniformed patrol of campus properties with attention to enforcement, observation, crime prevention and apprehension of those committing criminal behavior or suspected of such behavior.
- Emergency response to campus alarms and calls for emergency assistance, including law enforcement, fire, and medical/injury type calls.
- Enforce campus driving and parking regulations with emphasis on moving violation enforcement.
- Interview complainants and suspects of campus incidents, investigate, and prepare written reports.
- Demonstrate proper use of vehicle emergency equipment, fire, first aid, first response, and communications equipment and procedures.
- Operate fire, and other emergency equipment, which may include fire suppression, and specialized rescue, medical, and/or other communications equipment.
- To have a working knowledge of department policies and procedures.
- Ability to meet deadlines for assigned reports, projects, and duties
- Good communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to read and interpret written, oral, and diagnostic form instructions.
- Ability to document, in writing, all relevant information in the prescribed format considering legal ramifications of such; able to prepare reports and make presentations.
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:
- SLED PRIMARY BASIC and PLUS Certification (should the selected candidate not currently be certified, the candidate would be required to complete these certifications through BJU Public Safety).
- Valid US driver's license with good driving record
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work assigned shifts, which to include day (7am-3pm), evening (3pm-11pm), Mid-night (11pm-7am), weekend, and holiday shift hours.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder may vary from those outlined in the job description; other duties, as assigned, might be required.
An applicant must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support Bob Jones University's positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc. Employees are to be active members of a local Bible believing church which holds orthodox theology. Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview.
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