On-Call Campus Safety Officer (Part-Time)

Appointment: On-call, part-time position. Position is anticipated to work at least 16 hours per week, October - February. 12 a.m. to 8 a.m., with the possibility of picking up hours on graveyards and other shifts.

Position Summary:

On-Call Campus Safety Officers must be available on short notice to work overnight, swing and day shifts up to 10 hours at a time. On-Call Officers should expect to work a minimum of 10-15 hours a week and up to 40 hours a week to cover vacations etc. Campus Safety Officers work collaboratively with Security Services team members and others to promote a safe environment and protect the welfare of Puget Sound students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. They perform a variety of tasks that assure and enhance the safety of the Puget Sound campus and its members. Campus Safety Officers patrol campus; monitor the physical safety of campus buildings and grounds; provide courtesy escort services; make referrals and offer a range of assistance to campus members. Campus Safety Officers remain alert to suspicious activities, investigate disturbances, provide first-line response for reported irregularities and emergencies, and support security for special events, and complete incident reports and other security-related documentation. Campus Safety Officers provide leadership and training to part-time student staff members working within the Security Services department and support the success and safety of all Puget Sound students consistent with the university's mission and values. Campus Safety Officers are active members of the Puget Sound community and serve as promoters of a welcoming and inclusive culture.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Commitment to serve fairly, protect, and communicate, within a diverse campus community

• Perform regular vehicle and foot patrols on campus to ensure personal, building, and equipment security

• Respond to observations and/or reports of criminal activity

• Provides first responder medical aid to campus members

• Inspect fire safety and burglar alarm equipment; provide fire and burglar alarm response and investigation; and initiate repairs as necessary

• Complete security-related documentation and incident reports

• Is designated as a campus security authority and is required to report known campus-related crimes to Security Services.

• Interact professionally and effectively with Tacoma Police and Fire, and other external agencies

• Communicate effectively using two-way radio

• Contribute to campus safety by providing various crime prevention measures

• Provide courtesy safety escorts for campus members via vehicle and on-foot

• Perform campus parking enforcement

• Mentor, train, and informally evaluate on-duty part-time student staff

• Regular attendance, including meetings and department trainings, is an essential function of the position.

• Manage, participate in, and/or complete shift duties, daily assignments and other duties as assigned to support department activities and operations and meet campus needs.

Qualifications:

• Ability to respectfully work, communicate, and provide leadership within a diverse campus community; must be sensitive and proactive to the needs of all community members and nurture an inclusive environment

• Some work experience in customer service/safety/security services/loss prevention/Military or similar

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Must act quickly and accurately

• Must demonstrate good judgment

• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification

• Valid Washington state driver's license

• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays is required.

• Duty schedules may change to meet the business needs of the department and university and staff must adjust accordingly

• Ability to work independently, and approach others in a professional, respectful, and polite manner

• Physically able to run and to defend self and/or others

• Must be able to carry/drag heavy objects

• Frequently lifting/carrying up to (but not limited)1-20 pounds

• Being exposed to wet/humid conditions and changing temperatures for extended periods

• Must have the ability to be effective on a graveyard shift

• Must use campus resources to find creative solutions to problems

• Must be able to speak clearly, listen attentively, read, write, and understand English

• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions

Compensation and Benefits:

The anticipated range for this position is $20.84 to $20.84 per hour. Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate's education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations.

This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This position is not eligible for benefits; however, employees may make elective deferrals into a retirement plan.

For the Campus Holiday and Bonus Day Schedule, visit: https://www.pugetsound.edu/human-resources

Application Deadline:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.

Required Documents:

• Resume

Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered.

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of all required background checks.

University Diversity Statement

• We acknowledge the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon multiple perspectives.

• We aspire to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community.

• We act to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world.

Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. To learn more please visit: https://pugetsound.edu/about-puget-sound-0/mission-core-values/institutional-equity-diversity

The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.