Full-time Campus Safety Officer

 scheduled days off will vary, weekends required

Purpose:

Campus Safety provides 24-hour protection and service to the Knox College Campus and community. Campus Safety Officers are dedicated to developing and maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and helping to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws as well as Knox College policies and procedures, in cooperation with the other campus departments and community organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Patrol campus in vehicle and on foot for the protection of students, employees, visitors and their property
2. Secure and provide authorized access to campus buildings
3. Respond to emergency situations and routine requests for service
4. Enforce Knox College rules and regulations and ensure compliance with the law
5. Coordinate with emergency services when required.
6. Document incident reports and report any safety or security situations to appropriate resources.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to patrol on foot and climb stairs, indoor and outdoors and in all types of weather conditions, for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, reach, crawl, crouch and lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Strong, professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to make sound decisions, sometimes with limited information, in fluid situations. 

Minimum Education Required:

Associates Degree or two (2) or more years of full-time security, law enforcement or related experience. 

Minimum Experience Required:

Associates Degree or two (2) or more years of full-time security, law enforcement or related experience.

 Minimum Licenses/Certifications Required:

Valid Driver’s License

Additional Qualifications: (Preferred qualifications)

Training in CPR, First Aid, use of AEDs and Naloxone administration.

Summary Pay Range: Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that pay is only one component of total compensation.

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

FSA/ HSA/ FSA Dependent Care 

Employer Paid Basic Life & LTD

Voluntary Life

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave 

Notice of Non-Discrimination 

In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837, Knox College particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect of its educational programs or activities. In addition, Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from so discriminating on the basis of sex. 

The College official responsible for coordinating compliance with this Notice of Non-Discrimination is the Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance. Any inquiries regarding Title IX or the College's policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment should be directed to the Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance identified below. The coordinator will be available to meet with or talk to students, staff, and faculty regarding issues relating to this Notice of Non-Discrimination and the College’s policies and procedures.

Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance

Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209

337 South Cherry Street

Galesburg, IL 61401

Phone: 309-341-7751

Email: cultureofrespect@knox.edu

Inquiries about the application of Title IX to Knox may be referred to the Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance, the United States Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, or both. Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights for additional information.

Office for Civil Rights

U.S. Department of Education-Chicago Office

500 W Madison St., Suite 1475

Chicago, IL 60661-4544

Phone: 312-730-1560

Email: ocr@ed.gov

Inquiries regarding the College’s policies regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”) should be directed to either the Human Resources Manager or Director of Disability Support Services identified below.

For Employees:

Human Resources 

Administrative Services Bldg - 112 | Campus Box K-200

2 East South Street

Galesburg, IL 61401

Phone: 309-341-7474

Email: hr@knox.edu

For Students:

Director of Disability Support Services

Stephanie Grimes

Umbeck Science and Math Center E111 | Campus Box K183

340 South West Street

Phone: 309-341-7478

Email: sgrimes@knox.edu

Learn more about our policies and procedures.