What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Patrol (Student) position at Bob Jones University?
POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision, student employee is responsible for law enforcement, patrol, and emergency response for campus property.
Please note: 3 references required when applying for this position.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Intermediate level patrol position
- Uniformed patrol of campus properties, either on foot or by vehicle, with attention to law enforcement, observation, crime prevention and apprehension
- Emergency response to campus alarms/calls for emergency assistance, including law enforcement, fire, medical/injury
- Enforce campus driving and parking regulations
- Perform traffic control as necessary
- Able to work assigned shifts, which may include day, evening, night, weekend, or holiday shift hours
- Communicate effectively and interact with others while handling various situations and problem solving
- Interview complainants and suspects of campus incidents, investigate, and prepare 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
- Transmit 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, fire, and other emergency equipment, which may include weapons, fire suppression, and specialized rescue, medical, and/or other communications equipment
- May provide instruction and demonstration of proper use of law enforcement, fire, first response, and communication equipment and procedures; assist in orientation of new employees
- 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
- Valid US driver’s license with good driving record preferred
- Must (occasionally) lift/carry and/or push/pull up to 100 lbs.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Must be enrolled as a student at Bob Jones University
- Must be 18 years old
- Must be a US Citizen
- Knowledge of principles of law enforcement, fire procedures, and first response
- Minimal knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances that pertain to law enforcement, fire, and other emergency services
- Good communications skills
- Education: High School graduate or GED Experience
- Minimum one semester Public Safety Traffic or related non-BJU experience
Computer Skills:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Web-based programs
Certificates & Licenses:
- Will obtain SLED certification
- May obtain CPR, First Aid, OC Spray