Campus Safety Officer (Overnight Shift)Campus Safety

Description

JOB SUMMARY:  To constantly provide the highest quality of safety and security for all students, faculty, staff and visitors at Gustavus Adolphus College by responding  24 hours a day to emergencies, calls for service and protection of campus and personal property.

Employment Type: Full-time (1.0 FTE), Benefits-Eligible, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Shift: 7pm-5am. This position works 10-hour shifts on an 8-week rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays. Shift hours do not rotate but are subject to change to meet organizational needs. *This position is eligible for a night shift pay differential*

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Protect life and property, prevent and suppress criminal activity, preserve peace and respond to requests for safety and security services. Enforce state law and campus policies.
  • Respond to violent, sensitive, hostile and/or unsafe situations.
  • Provide information, direction and support.
  • Address unsafe situations/conditions.
• Enforce and support all college rules and regulations .
  • Support off-campus authorities as needed or requested i.e. police, fire department, state/federal OSHA.
  • Comply with all policies and procedures in the Campus Safety Department manual.
• Respond to all safety calls, determine if personal safety is at risk, secure the area in question, alert the proper department(s) on campus, and alert off-campus personnel when necessary. 
• Conduct interviews and investigations and document these activities.
• Patrol the College campus including all student housing, academic and administrative facilities, and grounds, as assigned so the department maintains 24 hours a day coverage.
• Document all activity on the daily log.
• Complete detailed incident reports as needed or required depending on the severity of the situations.
• Enforce all parking and moving vehicle regulations.
• Provide medical services and support to the campus community.
• Maintain the safety of the campus by investigating fire alarms or intrusion alarms. 
• Offer general escort services, while also providing medical escorts, as necessary.
• Provide rekey/recore assistance to resident hall entry doors on an emergency basis when necessary.
• Answer maintenance calls after hours and holidays.
• Assist in Environmental Health & Safety calls for service.
• Maintain crime prevention education.
• Assist the Facilities department with emergency repairs; maintain knowledge of buildings' heating, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Your position has been designated as weather- or emergency-essential. In the event of a closure of the College, it is vital that you report to work if scheduled. You will receive regular pay for the hours normally scheduled to work that day plus your overtime rate at 1 ½ times your regular rate for the actual hours worked during the closing.  
• All other duties as assigned.