Campus Safety Officer

Georgetown College is seeking candidates for a full time Campus Safety Officer. This is a service-oriented position that provides a safe and secure environment for students, employees and visitors of Georgetown College. This individual will assist in enforcing college policies and provide coverage for college events, as necessary. Background in law enforcement, security and/or prevention is preferred. Employment is conditional upon passing a pre-employment physical/drug screen and a background check.

Established in 1829, Georgetown College is a distinguished private college in the Bluegrass region of central Kentucky, offering primarily undergraduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and professions. Its single graduate program is a Master of Arts in Education. A full range of information about Georgetown College is available at www.georgetowncollege.edu

EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE

• Adhere to College Policy and procedures

• Communicates with Director and Assistant Director

• Act as a role model within and outside the College

• Perform duties as workload necessitates

• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude

• Communicate regularly with the Director regarding Department issues

• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload

• Consistently report to work on time, prepared to perform duties of position and others as assigned by the Director

• Meet or exceed Department productivity standards

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrol and monitor campus activities

• Ensure the safety of students, employees, visitors and property

• Maintain working knowledge of the locations of various departments, buildings, access routes and admitting requirements

• Assist and communicate with Student Life staff regarding student conduct, housing, security, and safety

• Develop, monitor and enforce all college safety and security procedures

• Enforce procedural rules and regulations

• Use both written and verbal skills in order to effectively promote a positive work environment with staff

• Conduct safety inspections

• Facilitate loss prevention efforts

• Coordinate parking and traffic control

• Assist in maintaining the College's compliance with fire safety and other campus regulations

• Provide escorts when requested

• Lock and unlock doors / buildings

• Report, in writing, any and all safety concerns

• Collaborate and build relationships with Local and State Emergency Services and Officials

• Provide coverage for sporting and other college events as needed

• Respond to emergency situations as requested by the Director (sometimes outside of regularly scheduled shifts)

Interested applicants may apply by following the link to upload a cover letter and resume or complete on-line application. Review of applicants will begin immediately and resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

As a Christian institution, Georgetown College builds community through admissions, hiring and promotion policies based on merit, qualification and character. Georgetown College does not discriminate, either in the admission of students, hiring and promotion of employees, or in the administration of any educational policies, programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status. The college is committed to enhancing diversity in its faculty, staff and student body. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Education and / or Experience - High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred; or two to four year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to handle potential emergency situations in a calm, rational, efficient manner.

• Communication / Language -- Requires effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

• Mathematical -- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Reasoning -- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations -- Valid driver's license with a clean record.

• Computer Literacy / General Office Equipment -- Intermediate computer literacy. Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)