Campus Safety Officer

Campus Safety Officer

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Director of Campus Safety or designee, the Campus Safety Officer contributes to providing a safe and secure learning and working environment for all members of the Spalding University community, as well as for its guests and visitors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Patrol campus buildings and grounds, by vehicle, or on foot, on a continuous basis in order to identify and assess situations that may impact the safety and security of the University community.
2. Perform tasks to ensure building security, such as locking and unlocking doors, closing windows, setting alarms and turning lights off and on.
3. Monitor campus-wide access control, building alarms and video surveillance systems.
4. Write and submit incident reports.
5. Maintain documentation pertaining to shift activities.
6. Escort individuals from buildings to and from their vehicles as requested.
7. Identify and report actions or situations which may present a hazard to public safety, physical security, and/or public welfare.
8. Respond to fire and trouble alarms.
9. Respond to requests for assistance; administer basic first aid/CPR according as needed.
10. Act as a first responder to all campus emergencies, both medical and criminal.
11. Enforce all University policies, including those related to student conduct.
12. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
13. Participate in staff training activities in order to maintain current knowledge of essential campus safety practices and procedures.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hiring.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
• One (1) year of law enforcement, campus safety or security experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, whether security-related or not, as determined by the Director of Campus Safety or designee

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid CPR and First Aid certifications
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.

Demonstrate an ability to utilize sound judgement, lead with confidence, and effectively communicate with individuals and groups during stressful situations. 

Commit to managing incidents in a courteous, impartial, and patient – but appropriately authoritative, manner. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Responding to emergencies and maintaining peace in various campus settings involves frequent travel between locations. Appropriate response may include exposure to outdoor weather conditions, as well as significant interaction with the public.

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time; operate a computer keyboard and two-way radio; operate a vehicle to travel to various locations throughout campus.

Vision, Speech and Hearing

Ability to see clearly; ability to perceive colors; ability to see and read text and data; ability to speak English clearly and be understood; ability to hear in normal conversation when using a telephone or two-way radio.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. Its purpose is to outline the primary duties and responsibilities for the position.

CONTACT

All applications are made through the Paycom Applicant Tracking System.

**It is highly recommended that all faculty and staff have the COVID 19 vaccination.

ABOUT SPALDING UNIVERSITY:

Spalding University offers a comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, Spalding matching contribution up to 5% to your 403b/Roth retirement plan, generous Paid Time Off program, Parental Leave, paid holidays, paid life insurance and long-term disability, paid time for volunteering, and more.

Situated in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky’s largest city, Spalding University combines a rich social justice history and a commitment to community service as we attract students who desire a high-quality education in a very personalized setting. An engaged faculty serves nearly 2,000 students at the bachelors’, master’s and doctoral levels, providing real-world learning in liberal and professional studies.

Faculty, staff and students are united by the institutional mission: Spalding University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to meeting the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth through quality undergraduate and graduate liberal and professional studies, grounded in spiritual values, with an emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice.

With a focus on service and leadership, Spalding offers all students a mission-driven connection to community and comprehensive learning resources while striking a distinctive balance serving the educational needs of both the traditional student and the working student. In addition, our unique 8-week class delivery format affords students scheduling flexibility amidst other life responsibilities.

Spalding aspires to become the first choice for students of compassion and service.  Celebrated for a rigorous yet nurturing environment, emulated for interdisciplinary collaborations, and acclaimed for contributions to the community. 

Spalding University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University complies with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. It is the University’s policy not to discriminate against any individual or group of individuals and to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, veteran status or other protected status. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.