Public Safety Master Sergeant (GA)

POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the Public Safety Master Sergeant (GA) is responsible for efficient and effective law enforcement, patrol, and emergency response for campus property. This 30-hour Staff GA position is reserved for graduate students of BJU.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uniformed patrol of campus properties, either on foot or by vehicle, with attention to enforcement, observation, crime prevention and apprehension.
• Emergency response to campus alarms and other calls for emergency assistance, including law enforcement, fire, and medical/injury type calls.
• Enforces campus driving and parking regulations.
• Performs traffic control as necessary.
• Communicates effectively and interacts with others while handling various situations and problem solving.
• Interviews complainants and suspects of campus incidents, investigates, and prepares written reports on those incidents.
• May receive and handle all types of telephone calls and e-mails requiring immediate attention.  May dispatch calls and relay information to appropriate units to ensure prompt response to calls and to best utilize departmental and university resources.  Transmits vital information in emergency and non-emergency situations to appropriate Public Safety units, university departments, and/or outside agencies.
• May operate and maintain various law enforcement emergency equipment, which may include weapons, rescue, medical, and/or other communications equipment.
• Ensures that assigned unit, work area, and equipment are properly maintained, in safe working condition, meet department "readiness" standards, and are in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Able to work assigned shifts, which may include day, evening, night, weekend, or holiday shift hours.
• Able to document in writing, all relevant information in the prescribed format in light of legal ramifications of such.
• Able to prepare reports and make presentations.
• Able to meet deadlines for assigned reports, projects, and duties.
• Able to communicate effectively - orally and in writing.
• Able to follow and/or give instructions and directions.
• Able to read and interpret written, oral, and diagnostic form instructions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to use web-based computer applications.
• Occasionally lift/carry and push/pull over 100 pounds. 

Certificates & Licenses:

• Able to obtain SLED I licensing.
• Able to obtain CPR (professional rescuer level) and First Aid.
• Valid US driver's license with good driving record.

Additional Requirements: 

• Able to meet deadlines for assigned reports, projects, and duties.
• Able to communicate effectively - orally and in writing.
• Able to follow and/or give instructions and directions.
• Able to read and interpret written, oral, and diagnostic form instructions.

This GA position is available only to those pursuing post-graduate studies at Bob Jones University. Eligibility is based on the condition of having met the academic requirements for a student enrolled in a graduate program. To retain employment, you must be registered for and complete coursework for 6 to 10 credit hours each fall and spring semester as outlined in the handbook or obtain the necessary waiver.

An applicant for a position in the Bob Jones University group — Bob Jones University, Bob Jones Academy or BJU Press — must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc.  Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support the group’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible-believing church which holds orthodox theology.  Whether in the classroom, online, through student activities, or through the preparation of educational materials for Christian schools and homeschool families, applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview that prepares them for a lifetime of service for Jesus Christ.

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