Officer, Full-Time

Kalamazoo College seeks dedicated and community-minded individuals to join our Campus Safety team. Campus Safety Officers play a vital role in fostering a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

This position involves proactive patrol, incident response, rule enforcement, and strong community engagement. Candidates must be flexible and willing to work a variety of shifts, as the department operates 24/7. The anticipated schedule for this opening is flexible and will be determined at the time of hire.
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In this role, you will:

• Conduct proactive foot and mobile patrols to maintain high visibility and deter crime
• Patrol campus buildings and grounds, including routine security checks and locking/unlocking facilities
• Respond promptly to calls for service via radio or phone and assess situations quickly and objectively
• Enforce campus rules and regulations, including parking enforcement and citation issuance
• Detect, document, and report suspicious activity, violations, and safety concerns
• Conduct preliminary investigations, including interviewing victims and witnesses and gathering information
• Stabilize incident scenes, protect evidence, and coordinate with city law enforcement as appropriate
• Provide assistance to victims and guide them through appropriate procedures
• Conduct accident investigations on campus property and prepare reports for city authorities when necessary
• Perform traffic control and assist with the safe flow of vehicles and pedestrians
• Support campus community members through service-oriented interactions and safety guidance
• Prepare clear and accurate written reports and maintain documentation using Microsoft Word and related systems
• Attend training sessions and participate in public safety presentations and outreach
• Maintain a professional appearance and keep uniforms and equipment in excellent condition

You’re a great fit if you have:

Ideal candidates bring:

• Hold a high school diploma or GED (college coursework in criminal justice, law, or social sciences preferred)
• Have experience in campus safety, public service, community service, or emergency management (preferred)
• Understand basic laws, jurisdictional guidelines, and the role of private security
• Are calm under pressure and can respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Are detail-oriented and able to accurately gather and document information
• Work well with people from diverse backgrounds and can build trust through respectful interactions
• Are physically able to patrol the campus in all weather conditions and respond rapidly to incidents
• Are flexible and available to work varied and irregular shifts, including nights and weekends
• Can use standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Word) for reporting and documentation
• Hold a valid driver’s license and maintain a driving record that meets College standards
• Successfully pass a background and driving record investigation

Benefits

About Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo College is a nationally recognized liberal arts college known for rigorous academics and offering an integrated undergraduate experience that weaves a traditional liberal arts curriculum into educational experiences in both domestic and international settings with the majority of our graduates participating in study abroad. Kalamazoo College is committed to the liberal arts and sciences, experiential education, freedom of individual conscience and celebration of diversity and inclusion. It is one of the nation’s 100 oldest colleges and universities and a thought leader and innovator in higher education.

The campus of Kalamazoo College is located midway between Chicago and Detroit in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a metropolitan community of 261,000, which supports multiple college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations and sports teams. Thirty-five miles from Lake Michigan, the area offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation, a walkable downtown, outstanding restaurants, and plenty of family-friendly activities. The city is home to the Kalamazoo Promise, which covers up to 100% tuition and fees at Michigan colleges, universities, and trade schools for graduates of Kalamazoo Public Schools.

Kalamazoo College encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural diversity of the College to apply and to identify themselves if they wish. An equal opportunity employer, Kalamazoo College is committed to equal rights, equal opportunities, and equal protection under the law. Please be invited to review our full EEO statement by visiting https://www.kzoo.edu/about/nondiscrimination-policy/. To provide a safe and secure educational environment, Kalamazoo College conducts criminal background reviews on all people who receive an offer of employment. Kalamazoo College is an E-Verify participating employer. Please select Notice and Rights for more information.