Campus Public Safety Officer

Arkansas Tech University; Ozark (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Tech University is hiring a Public Safety Officer on its Ozark campus. The role involves patrolling grounds, enforcing traffic and campus regulations, responding to alarms, performing investigations, and testifying in court as required.

Qualifications include a valid Arkansas driver's license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and successful completion of pre-hire testing. Certification as a law enforcement officer or ability to obtain within nine months is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid Arkansas driver's license.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must successfully pass pre-hire testing including a written exam and physical ability test.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas to detect and prevent crimes, enforce traffic laws, recognize parking violations, issue traffic citations, and identify safety hazards and violators.
• Performs security checks of agency or campus buildings.
• Conducts investigations of crimes, accidents, and reports incidents on campus.
• Directs traffic during high-density periods to facilitate flow.
• Arrests violators, writes incident reports, and testifies in court as required.
• Responds to alarms, assists stranded motorists, and checks buildings and offices for security.
• Monitors security and fire panels, inspects fire extinguishers, and maintains emergency power and alarm systems.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Law Enforcement Officer certification (or ability to become certified within nine months)

Job description

Arkansas Tech University is hiring a Public Safety Officer on its Ozark campus. The role involves patrolling grounds, enforcing traffic and campus regulations, responding to alarms, performing investigations, and testifying in court as required.

Qualifications include a valid Arkansas driver's license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and successful completion of pre-hire testing. Certification as a law enforcement officer or ability to obtain within nine months is preferred.