Campus Safety Officer

Rocky Vista University; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick days

13 ½ paid holidays

401(k) match

Job summary

Rocky Vista University in Billings, MT is seeking a Campus Safety Officer to safeguard students, staff, and campus property through patrols, CCTV monitoring, access control, and coordinated safety programs.

As a full-time role, you will work varied shifts between early morning to late evening, respond to emergencies, document incidents, escort personnel, and collaborate with faculty, police, and EMS to maintain a safe campus environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; customer service experience preferred.
• 1–2 years of security, military, or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Proficient in communicating clearly, documenting incidents, and using basic software tools.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus buildings and grounds, monitor CCTV, and manage access control.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with emergency services as needed.
• Document incidents with detailed reports and logs in CAD/RMS and related systems.
• Develop positive relationships with faculty, staff, students and local agencies.
• Assist in evacuations and safety drills; provide safety escorts as required.
• Perform assigned duties and support security operations as directed by leadership.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Computer skills (Outlook/Word/Excel/PP

Confidentiality

Professional appearance

Shift flexibility

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Customer service experience (1–2 yrs)

Security, military, or law enforcement exp (1–2 yrs)

Tools

CAD/RMS

Mass Notification systems

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Rocky Vista University in Billings, MT has an opening for an Campus Safety Officer (Full-Time)

SALARY

$20.00-$22.75+ per hour, the posted salary range represents the minimum to the midpoint within RVU’s compensation plan. RVU’s full compensation structure provides a minimum to a maximum range. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill, knowledge, experience, education, and credentials.

Our Campus Safety Officer will cover shifts between the hours of 4:30 AM and 12:00 AM/Midnight. Shifts will vary from 8-10 hours, with the occasional 12-hour shift as needed. This Campus Safety Officer position may be required to work weekends, with days-off scheduled during the week.

BENEFITS

RVU offers a full benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision insurance, along with 2 weeks (minimum) accrued paid vacation days per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, personal days, 13 ½ paid holidays and 401(K) match up to 7% based on employee’s contribution.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

We are Rocky Vista University (RVU), a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare education university that recognizes, values, and respects the commonalities and differences reflected in our students, staff, faculty, and alumni. We strive to be compassionate healthcare educators and practitioners who embrace and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.

RVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Primary Purpose

Campus Safety Officers provide safety and security for the university through patrols of buildings and property, monitoring the closed-circuit television camera system (CCTV), and other measures to ensure the safety of the students, faculty, staff, and guests as well as safeguarding university property.

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts physical patrols of the campus, monitors CCTV, and manages the access control system.
• Responds to emergency calls including but not limited to medical emergencies, personnel safety, theft, and fire; contact emergency agencies as needed.
• Participates in organization and departmental safety programs.
• Reports all incidents to the Manager and/or Supervisor of Campus Safety & Security.
• Create and maintain a log of security related activities including detailed reports in CAD/RMS and other programs.
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with faculty, staff, students, law enforcement, fire, EMS, and other emergency management officials.
• Follows safety best practices and works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Assist the Manager and Supervisor of Campus Safety & Security in identifying high risk areas and initiating actions to reduce risk exposure.
• Enforce State and Federal laws, and University policies and procedures on campus.
• Assist in the evacuation during emergency situations and drills.
• Provide safety escorts to various locations on campus for staff, students, and guests.
• Receive and document all lost and found property and attempt to identify the proper owner.
• Distribute mail, assist with event set-up and take-down, answer the security phone line, and be a resource for questions and requests received.
• Assist with the coverage of shifts due to illnesses, vacations, Holidays, etc.
• Perform all other duties and projects as assigned by the Manager and/or Supervisor of Campus Safety & Security, Director of Campus Operations, and Dean as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficient written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with a diverse group of staff, faculty, students, local and state agencies, and visitors.
• Maintain a positive and personable demeanor that enhances the University culture.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based multicultural environment.
• Able to work independently and with accuracy.
• Must be able to balance priorities while paying attention to detail when working on multiple projects.
• Proficient computer skills including Outlook and Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD/RMS systems, and Mass Notification systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a discrete and professional manner.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to periodically work varied shifts/schedules as needed.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Must immediately inform the Manager of Campus Safety & Security of any change in status.
• Demonstrate a commitment to valuing equity, diversity, and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) - two (2) years of customer service.
• One (2) - two (2) years of experience in security, military, and/or law enforcement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of customer service.
• Two (2) or more years or more of experience in security, military, and/or law enforcement.

Final applicant will be required to pass background check and drug screening.

Rocky Vista University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the University.

Essential Abilities and Physical Requirements

• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others;
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language;
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staffs at all levels;
• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties;
• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to, pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.;
• May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.