Campus Safety Associate: Guard, Respond, Serve Campus

Henry Ford College (MI); Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford College in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Campus Safety Associate to maintain campus safety and security. The role partners with contract security supervision to meet security needs and may direct staff in emergencies in the absence of leadership.

A successful candidate will pass a background check and be able to perform essential duties, including handling inclement weather and urgent situations. Requirements include a high school diploma or better, a valid U.S.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification (to be completed within 6 months of hire).
• Demonstrated working knowledge of security operations, including patrol procedures, incident response, and emergency protocols.
• Ability to perform under stressful and sometimes hazardous conditions (to include inclement weather).
• Ability to follow and clearly communicate instructions, including assisting in the issuance of directives during urgent or emergency situations.
• Must pass a criminal background investigation.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite / Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Observe/detect/ identify individuals, safety hazards, and criminal elements within patrol areas.
• Act calmly and authoritatively in emergency situations; utilize emergency equipment and perform CPR/First Aid.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Write incident reports, logs, parking citations, and lost & found.
• Operate security and safety equipment including, but not limited to, computers, motor vehicles, traffic control devices, and firefighting/medical equipment.
• Conduct investigations of incidents, as assigned.
• Maintain department equipment.
• Have a basic understanding of security system operations (e.g., CCTV, access control).
• Respond to and assist with medical related calls, emergency situations, reported criminal activity, and all other request for service, e.g., Safe Walks or escorts.
• Physically patrol campus properties and survey the campus to report security and safety related vulnerabilities.
• Be flexible - Campus Safety is a 24/7 operations and may require a flexible work schedule with weekend coverage on an as needed basis.
• Monitor contract security personnel.
• Ensure a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for diversity and inclusiveness.
• Foster a positive working and learning environment, by maintaining a climate of collaboration, fairness, cooperation, and professionalism.
• Ensure that the office functions in an efficient and effective manner with respect to operational policy and procedures.
• Participate in department training or professional development.
• Develop a positive relationship with the college community and provide exceptional customer service to all College stakeholders (students, faculty & staff, community members, etc.).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Security operations

Incident response

Communication

MS Office

De-escalation

Customer service

Background check clearance

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree or higher in Criminal Justice or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Henry Ford College in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Campus Safety Associate to maintain campus safety and security. The role partners with contract security supervision to meet security needs and may direct staff in emergencies in the absence of leadership.

A successful candidate will pass a background check and be able to perform essential duties, including handling inclement weather and urgent situations. Requirements include a high school diploma or better, a valid U.S.