Campus Safety Officer

Lynn University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL is seeking Campus Safety Officers to deliver reliable, courteous security support that supports student success and campus safety goals. You will respond to emergencies, manage access, and collaborate with campus partners to maintain a safe learning environment.

Ideal candidates bring strong reporting, communication, and multitasking abilities, plus a commitment to fair, professional conduct.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with related experience.
• Strong writing and reporting skills are essential for incident documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized security duties at gatehouse/dispatch and cover relief shifts.
• Respond to emergencies, crimes in progress, alarms, and medical incidents.
• Collaborate with Division of Student Affairs, Campus Safety, and university community.
• Prepare written incident reports and maintain professional conduct.
• Monitor and enforce campus parking programs.
• Open/close buildings as required by the Campus Communication Center.
• Assist with patrolling events and addressing suspicious activity.
• Ensure safe access and identify trespassers; coordinate with law enforcement.
• Be proficient with campus access control systems and CCTV.
• Serve as first responder during emergencies, including hurricanes.
• Support other duties as assigned.
• Work Wednesdays through Saturdays 6AM-6PM; weekends/overnights as needed.

Skills

High energy

Student focus

MS Word

MS Excel

Writing

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Crisis management

Investigations

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Access control systems

CCTV

Job description

Summary: Campus Safety Officers are responsible for fostering a quality service approach towards the community to assure all university policies and procedures and the mission and vision of the Division of Student Affairs in leading to overall student success and retention are achieved.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide a personalized approach to fulfilling relief position duties (i.e., gatehouse, dispatch, etc.).
• Respond to all campus emergencies, crimes in progress, fire alarms, interpersonal conflicts, Title IX incidents, and serious medical emergencies.
• Engage in collaborative teamwork within the Division of Student Affairs, Campus Safety, and throughout the university community.
• Investigate and prepare written Incident Reports and other documents to ensure a culture of professional conduct, accuracy, and ethical standards.
• Monitor and enforce the university parking program.
• Open and close buildings as prescribed by the Campus Communication Center.
• Assist with patrolling special and sporting events as required.
• Monitor assigned patrol areas and identify and address suspicious activity.
• Respond to situations and assist in problem resolution through effective communication and maintaining professional composure in all interactions, making reasonable and fair judgments and decisions.
• Protect against unauthorized entry to the university campus and buildings, and identify trespassers on university property.
• Support and work closely with local law enforcement agencies to build solid professional relationships and address issues effectively and efficiently.
• Be proficient in using all access control systems and CCTVs deployed on campus.
• Serve as a first responder during campus emergencies, including hurricane responses.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Primary schedule is Wednesday - Saturday 6AM to 6PM. Flexibility to work weekends, overnights, and other shifts as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Candidate should maintain high energy with a strong commitment to student success, enthusiasm, and desire to work with students.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong writing and editing skills, as well as an understanding of the importance of composing descriptive incident reports.
• Strong intrapersonal communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
• Ability to be creative and forward-thinking to anticipate the needs of those with whom this role interacts.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a commitment to high-quality and positive results.
• Strong leadership ability and demonstrated crisis management skills under stressful situations.
• An understanding of how to conduct unbiased investigations and interviews with participants in a variety of potential situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and be permitted to drive in the state of Florida.
• Must be willing and able to be certified in CPR/AED.

Accreditation and equal opportunity: Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, [e-mail], or [phone]; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call [phone] for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. 2020 Lynn University

Americans with Disabilities Act

Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling [phone].

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Clery Act, the University annually provides a report to each student and current employee, as well as to prospective employees and students, that provides a detailed disclosure of information regarding campus security practices (including Emergency Response Plan, Timely Warnings, Emergency Warnings, Missing Persons, fire safety policies, fire prevention data, and Crime Log policies), as well as crime and fire-related incident statistics for the preceding year. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lynn.edu/securityreport

For your health, Lynn University is smoke- and tobacco-free.