What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Officer position at Ringling College of Art and Design?
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Job Description Summary
POSITION SUMMARY: The position patrols all college properties, including the Sarasota Art Museum, to protect students, faculty, staff, visitors, and facilities of the Ringling College campus. Observes and reports violations of campus policies, rule infractions and safety hazards. Responds to all situations on campus and requests the assistance of police, fire and emergency medical personnel when needed. Records activities on incident reports and daily activity reports.
Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Able to walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time, run when necessary, climb up to five flights of stairs quickly without rest to respond to emergencies, lift , push, pull up to 50 lbs. with no assistance, and ability to work in adverse weather conditions. Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to communicate clearly and with understanding via landline telephone, cell phone, two-way radio and in person. Must have clear vision in a variety of light settings. Manual dexterity to check locks, doors, windows, etc. Ability to think clearly and quickly under potentially stressful and dangerous circumstances. Ability to maintain composure and function in emergency and/or confrontational situations.
Education And Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
Ringling College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to sex, age, gender, color, race, national or ethnic origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Current Ringling Employees - Apply for jobs internally using the Workday "Jobs Hub" App from Global Navigation Menu on Workday Home Page.
External Applicants - Click the "Apply" button to complete the external application.
Job Description Summary
POSITION SUMMARY: The position patrols all college properties, including the Sarasota Art Museum, to protect students, faculty, staff, visitors, and facilities of the Ringling College campus. Observes and reports violations of campus policies, rule infractions and safety hazards. Responds to all situations on campus and requests the assistance of police, fire and emergency medical personnel when needed. Records activities on incident reports and daily activity reports.
Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Patrols buildings, grounds and parking lots on the college.
- Makes regular checks of doors, windows and gates to determine they are secure.
- Enforces campus parking rules and regulations and issues parking citations when necessary
- Records all information on incidents such as property damage, unusual occurrences, machinery or equipment malfunction for use by supervisory staff and various college administrators.
- Prepares all necessary reports in a timely manner.
- Warns violators of rule infractions and stops any activity determined to be illegal, unsafe or in violation of campus rules of conduct or policy and records those violations through Incident Reports
- Watches for and reports through Incident Reports any irregularities such as safety hazards, leaking water pipes, lights left on and doors left unlocked.
- Responds to and handles emergency situations; providing assistance as necessary including first aid and CPR.
- May provide shift coverage when needed
- Ability to perform public safety responsibilities in a professional and caring manner
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing including the completion of a variety of reports.
- Ability to prioritize when dealing with multiple high priority situations.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality on all records, reports, and incidents that are investigated by the Office of Public Safety; as well as any other record and/or information that is accessible to the Office of Public Safety.
- Excellent observational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills such as courtesy, listening, and dealing tactfully with a variety of personalities.
Able to walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time, run when necessary, climb up to five flights of stairs quickly without rest to respond to emergencies, lift , push, pull up to 50 lbs. with no assistance, and ability to work in adverse weather conditions. Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to communicate clearly and with understanding via landline telephone, cell phone, two-way radio and in person. Must have clear vision in a variety of light settings. Manual dexterity to check locks, doors, windows, etc. Ability to think clearly and quickly under potentially stressful and dangerous circumstances. Ability to maintain composure and function in emergency and/or confrontational situations.
Education And Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic computer skills including entering data and sending/receiving e-mail and the ability to accurately type reports
- Possess a valid Florida's Driver's license
- Possess or be able to obtain certification in basic First Aid and CPR within 12 months
- Possess or be able to obtain a Class D security officer license within 12 months
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule with irregular hours
- General Security experience
- Experience with incident and other types of reporting
Ringling College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to sex, age, gender, color, race, national or ethnic origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.
