Campus Safety Officer

Calvin University; Grand Rapids; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time-off

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Calvin University is seeking a Campus Safety Officer to maintain security and safety across the campus. The role involves overnight 12-hour shifts, on-site patrols, and responding to incidents with reporting and coordination with local authorities.

Responsibilities include enforcing university policies, managing investigations, and providing event security. Applicants should have an Associate’s degree or equivalent in criminal justice or security, with relevant training in first aid, firearms,

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in security or criminal justice.
• Basic first aid and emergency procedures knowledge preferred.
• Firearms training and incident response experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus on foot or by vehicle, ensuring safety for staff, students and facilities.
• Enforce university policies and coordinate with police when needed.
• Lead incident investigations, collect data, file reports and share findings.
• Provide security for events, including parking details and building protection.

Skills

Security awareness

Crisis intervention

Incident command

Surveillance systems

Firearms training

Education

Associate’s degree (A.A)

Tools

Access control software

Body-worn cameras

Incident reporting tools

Defensive tactics

Job description

SUMMARY

This position is accountable for the safety and security of campus as well as armed patrol operations and performing investigative duties. This posting is for an as‑needed position with no regularly scheduled hours. The candidate should be able to fill in primarily 12-hour overnight shifts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform patrol duties by patrolling the campus on foot or car; and performing safety and security checks to ensure safety and security of staff, students and buildings.
• Enforce policies and regulations of the University.
• Establish and maintain the investigation process by responding to incidents, generating reports, distributing report information to appropriate persons, visiting incident scenes, gathering all pertinent data, and keeping track of campus events to ensure timely and effective investigations.
• Provide security for special events by conducting parking details and providing building security to ensure necessary safety of outside performers.
• Assist in maintaining the University’s compliance with campus regulations such as Clery and Annual Fire Safety.
• Cooperate with local police departments and safety teams of nearby institutions in promoting a safe environment on and around the campus area.
• Other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

This position requires an Associate’s degree (A.A) from a two‑year college or technical school; one to three years experience (in the field of criminal justice); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Understanding of security and safety related matters.
• Training and experience in police and/or security work preferred.
• Training in basic first aid and emergency medical procedures preferred.
• Crisis intervention skills are necessary.
• Training and experience using defensive tactics is preferred.
• Understanding of incident command and emergency management.
• Training and experience with firearms is necessary.
• Situational awareness that includes ability to observe suspicious behavior and potential safety threats and environmental hazards.
• Operate surveillance systems, access control software, incident reporting tools, and body‑worn cameras.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Walking and standing.
• Driving an automobile on public roads and highways are critical.
• Lifting and carrying of objects weighing 5-20 lbs. or more.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies (e.g., running short distances, and restraining individuals if necessary).
• Basic strength and endurance to perform CPR or assist in evacuations.
• Climbing ladders, scaffolding and the like are essential.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician in the State of Michigan preferred.
• Possess a valid Michigan Concealed Pistols license with an exemption from pistol free zones (classrooms, residence halls, churches or entertainment facility seating more than 2500 people)

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

Campus Safety officer positions REQUIRE the ability to work twelve‑hour shifts including weekends and holidays. You will be REQUIRED to work an assigned shift rotation with two 12‑hour shifts per week and must be available on the days assigned. You will be REQUIRED to attend quarterly firearms training and other annual training as assigned.

BENEFITS

• Insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time‑off
• Tuition benefits for the employee and their dependents
• Use of athletic facilities
• Access to campus events
• among others

FAITH AND EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT

• Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.
• A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.