MAJOR PURPOSE
The Campus Safety Officer provides for the safety and well-being of students, faculty, staff and property through conspicuous observation and patrol, responds to calls for routine assistance as well as emergency and crisis situations, and provides other safety-related services such as event security and parking enforcement.
This position is Part time up to 25 hours per week and is scheduled for the graveyard shift and is 100% on-campus and requires the ability to work at night, during weekends, holidays, and special events.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Campus Security
● Patrols campus to prevent emergencies, criminal activity, and violations of university policies
● Reports any security issues or hazardous conditions on campus
● Secures campus by locking facilities and maintaining a presence
● Investigates unknown or suspicious persons on campus
● Detains any individual(s) committing an offense against the University or University property, students and employees
● Provides event security, traffic direction, and crowd control
● Provides escorts to students, staff, and faculty
● Provides parking enforcement
● Investigates and submits reports concerning criminal offenses committed against William Jessup University students, visitors, and employees
● Responds to service requests and assists the community as needed
Emergency Response
● Responds to emergency calls for assistance including medical matters, fir alarms and other alarms including those relating to University property
● Provides initial first-aid emergency medical care until appropriate medical care arrives
● Exercises supervisory authority at the scene of emergency situations until the arrival of supervisory personnel
● Assists local emergency responders during crisis situations
Other
● Completes other duties assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification
● Clear DMV Record
● High School Diploma
● CPR/AED Certified (within 2 months of hire)
Experience/Knowledge
● Completion of a field training program (FTP) prescribed by the department within a six-month period
● Completion of required trainings to include pepper spray exposure training and handcuff application
Skills/Abilities
● Good people skills and ability to relate well to the diverse populations of the University
● Sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality
● Ability to remain calm under periods of intense stress
● Excellent reading comprehension and writing skills
● Strong technical aptitude
● Ability to act and work independently of direct supervision
● Willingness to respond to emergency call-in/report to work situations
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The employee agrees to promote the values and mission of William Jessup University as a private Christ-centered University and live a life consistent with biblical principles. The employee shall conduct himself/herself in a manner consistent with the Community Covenant and Statement of Faith.
Additionally, the employee may play a formative role in the spiritual lives of students in a manner consistent with the Community Covenant and Statement of Faith. This may include leading devotions and/or spiritual formation groups and seeking other opportunities consistent with a biblical spiritual formation role.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Much of the employee's working time will be spent outdoors in all types of weather. Some driving required. The employee may be required to deal with stressful, hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle files, computers, and phones; reach with hands and arms; stoop, crouch and kneel. Frequent and regular repetitive movements required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Portland, OR 97220: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person