Bethune-Cookman University

Campus Safety Officer

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision performs duties to ensure the safety and security of students, employees and visitors; applies crime risk and safety hazard prevention techniques, methods, practices and enforces University laws and regulations as a uniform presence on campus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Patrols assigned areas in a vehicle or on foot, providing assistance and direction to University students, employees and visitors.

* Promote public and campus safety in those areas consistent with University policy, local, state and federal laws.

* Contribute to campus safety by providing vehicle escorts and various crime prevention measure, including the securing and opening of campus buildings.

* Conducts checks on residential hall, buildings, grounds, and University property to ensure the prevention of burglary, theft, criminal mischief/vandalism or fire.

* Respond to campus emergency, priority, and routine calls for service.

* Provides first responder first aid support.

* Serve as liaison between campus and off-campus emergency services.

* Interviews persons involved or witness incidents/crimes committed on campus.

* Writes reports and maintains appropriate documentation, conduct follow-up investigations.

* Complete daily security reports; inspects public safety equipment; and monitors radio transmissions and responds to ongoing incidents concerning the safety and security of the campus community.

* Secure incident/crime scenes of serious incidents, making sure that the integrity of the scene and evidence is not compromised, tampered with, altered, contaminated or left unattended and seize contraband when necessary.

* Stop vehicles and/or pedestrian traffic to inspect University identification and or other identification (Driver's license or Florida ID card) and enforce campus traffic rules imposed by the University.

* Direct traffic during special events, congested areas, traffic crashes, or special hazards.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

* Interpersonal/human relations skills.

* Verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.

* Ability to respond to an emergency call-in situation.

* Ability to demonstrate physical and psychological fitness.

* Ability to satisfactorily complete a training program prescribed by the department within a six-month probationary period.

* Ability to work any of three permanent shifts, or for a specific period of time, to meet University and/or department needs.

* Ability to work overtime as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

* High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree or other advanced degree preferred.

* Certification in the State of Florida as a police officer under FDLE Standards preferred.

* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Florida Class D and G license - Security Office License within 30 days of employment.

* Must possess a valid driver license upon the effective starting date of employment and a valid Florida Driver's License no later than 30 days after the effective date of employment.

ENVIRONMENTAL/PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

* Working environment requires working rotation shifts, nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, and after hours work. May be required to report for duty at any time, including during states of emergency and University closings.

* May include prolonged exposure to normal environmental conditions, such as, sunlight, heat, cold, and rain. Also includes risk of exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as, noise, solvents, odors, slippery or uneven surfaces, heights, machinery, adverse weather conditions, and traffic hazards.

* Requires complete mobility of all limbs. Requires walking, standing, and running, keeling, bending, and stooping. May be required to climb or crawl under obstructions.

* Must be able to move 150 pound objects up to 100 feet in an emergency; must be able to run extended distances and apprehend fleeing suspects, when necessary.

* Must have eyesight and hearing correctable to normal ranges.

Employment Pre-screening:

* Eligibility for employment is contingent upon a successful Pre-screening

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Bethune-Cookman University is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity in all phases of the employment relationship including advertising, hiring, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, or marital status. The University is also committed to the principles of non-discrimination in its educational programs and activities. No persons shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability or sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the University.