The full-time Safety Services Officer position is under the direct supervision of the Director of Safety Services who reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs. Because officers occasionally cover shifts for or provide coverage for dispatchers during breaks, officers are expected to be effective in performing dispatcher duties as well. Officers are cross-trained in this regard and are expected to stay current on dispatching responsibilities.

• Maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
• Support the mission, goals and objectives of AU and the department.
• Assist the campus community in a constructive, effective and positive manner.
• Report safety concerns to the director.
• Initiate emergency response as necessary.
• Notify the director of scheduling conflicts.
• Maintain departmental confidentiality.
• At the start of each shift:
  • review daily assignment sheet
  • get current information from previous shift staff
  • check for updates (i.e. notes on message board, etc.) & review logs
• Cover for dispatcher breaks and shifts as needed.
• Immediately assist all officers when called for assistance or during emergencies.
• Respond to all service calls with urgency.
• Uphold the policies of the university.
• Lock, unlock and check facilities in a thorough manner.
• Use proper radio codes and language.
• Provide detailed written reports for incidents requiring documentation.
• Provide immediate follow up with all parties for incidents by conducting and documenting interviews.
• Notify the police for situations requiring their assistance (i.e. illegal drug activity on campus, incident involving a weapon, etc.).
• Perform basic emergency locksmith related duties for campus (i.e. core changes).
• Maintain departmental equipment (and offices) in a safe, clean and organized manner and any other task(s) as directed by supervisors.

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