What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Officer Part-Time position at Thomas More University?
Thomas More University is seeking dedicated Part-time Public Safety Officers to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and campus community. Public Safety Officers serve as ambassadors of safety and hospitality by providing visible patrols, responding to emergencies, assisting community members, and helping create an environment where learning, faith, and service can flourish. If you are committed to serving others with professionalism, integrity, and respect, we encourage you to apply.
About Us :
Why Thomas More University?
Commitment to Mission and Values : Thomas More University is guided by a mission that integrates faith and reason. Employees have the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission that emphasizes the holistic development of students in an inclusive, values-driven environment.
Supportive Community : Working on campus at Thomas More University means being part of a close-knit community that encourages collaboration, respect, and integrity. The university promotes a culture of support and professional growth.
Educational Benefits : Thomas More University offers tuition remission and other educational benefits for employees and their dependents, encouraging lifelong learning and development.
Competitive Benefits Package : Employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement benefits.
What You Will Do:
- Respond to service calls, including unlocking buildings, providing escorts, assisting motorists, and responding to suspicious activity or emergencies.
- Patrol the campus by vehicle, golf cart, or foot to ensure full coverage of campus buildings and grounds.
- Identify and report maintenance concerns and campus hazards to appropriate staff.
- Provide security at university functions and athletic events as needed.
- Administer basic first aid, CPR, and AED, coordinating with medical responders when necessary.
- Assist students in crisis, working with university staff and external resources to ensure proper care.
- Respond to campus security and fire alarms, ensuring appropriate action is taken.
- Maintain clear, timely daily logs and incident reports.
- Promote shared responsibility for campus safety and enforce university policies with tact and diplomacy.
- Perform duties in line with university policies, including the TMU Employee Manual.
- Work flexible hours to ensure 24/7 safety coverage.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in criminal justice or related fields welcome.
- Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to handle stressful situations and diverse personalities.
- Knowledge of campus safety and security procedures, including fire/life safety and access control systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in English grammar, spelling, and report writing.
- Ability to interpret and enforce university regulations with firmness and diplomacy.
- Good judgment, discretion, and the ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
- Ability to work independently, confidentially, and with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in or ability to quickly learn new technologies relevant to safety systems and campus operations.
Working Hours :
Public Safety provides 24/7 coverage. Shifts may vary based on operational needs, and the officer’s schedule will be determined by the Supervisor.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently: interact and communicate with university members and others.
- Frequently: extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, and operating a golf cart or motor vehicle.
- As necessary: climb stairs and run.
- Regularly: sit for desk-based tasks, perform fine manipulation, use a telephone/radio, write by hand, and sort/file paperwork.
- Regularly: kneel/crawl, twist, and lift/carry/push/pull objects weighing up to 35 pounds.
Salary : $32,133 - $45,328