Campus Safety Officer

Northwest Nazarene University Inc; Idaho; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Tuition benefits

Retirement program

Flexible spending plan

Job summary

Northwest Nazarene University is seeking a full-time Campus Safety Officer to protect the campus community, monitor facilities, and respond to safety incidents. The position is part of the Office of Campus Safety within the Department for Student Life and reports to the Director of Campus Safety.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, 1 year of professional work experience, strong communication, conflict resolution skills, CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of professional work experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to resolve conflict and de-escalate situations.
• Must possess computer skills in Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn new software.
• Variable shifts including weekends and on-call scheduling.
• CPR and Basic First Aid certified or able to obtain within six months.
• Must maintain a valid Idaho driver's license.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods and lift 50 lbs.
• Candidates should have a Christian perspective aligned with Nazarene beliefs.

Responsibilities

• Enforces campus rules and regulations.
• Assists in campus and community safety, crime prevention, and loss prevention education.
• Patrols campus buildings and parking lots on foot or by vehicle.
• Investigates on-campus complaints and/or suspicious circumstances.
• Maintains security access to campus buildings and monitors key card access.
• Performs emergency response and preparedness duties.
• Responds to calls for service and dispatched alarms.
• Writes incident and safety reports.
• Overtime may be required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Conflict de-escalation

CPR & First Aid

Microsoft Office

Idaho driver’s license

Physical fitness

Education

AA in Criminal Justice or related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

OFFICE OF CAMPUS SAFETY

Campus Safety Officer

Description of Position

The Office of Campus Safety is seeking applicants for a full-time (12-month) non-exempt position, as a Campus Safety Officer. This position will protect the property and rights of all members of the University. The Campus Safety Officer will provide a safe and secure environment to study, work, and live.

The Campus Safety Officer for Northwest Nazarene University is part of the Department for Student Life and reports to the Director of Campus Safety.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Enforces campus rules and regulations.
• Assists in campus and community safety, crime prevention, and loss prevention education.
• Patrols Campus buildings and parking lots on foot or vehicle.
• Investigates on-campus complaints and/or suspicious circumstances.
• Maintains security access to various campus buildings.
• Monitors staff, faculty, and student key card access.
• Parking enforcement and issuance of parking citations.
• Participates in Emergency Response and Emergency Management processes for campus preparedness.
• Responds to calls for service and dispatched alarm calls.
• Writes incident and safety reports.
• Mandatory overtime upon request.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year professional work experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to resolve conflict and de-escalate situations.
• Must possess computer skills in Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn new computer software.
• Variable shifts (including weekends, holidays) and on-call scheduling will be expected in this position.
• CPR and Basic First Aid certified or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• Ability to work while standing and/ or walking for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs without assistance.
• Must maintain a valid Idaho driver’s license.
• Must maintain a level of fitness necessary to effectively respond to life threatening situations on the job.
• All candidates must have a Christian perspective (preferably in the Wesleyan tradition), be in agreement with the doctrine of the Nazarene church, agree to live within the mission and lifestyle values of NNU, and be willing to help advance the spiritual goals of the University

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree (AA) in Criminal Justice, Public Administration or related field.
• Experience working with the general public or in a college or university setting.

Compensation

Salary will be determined by the educational background and experience of each applicant. Full-time personnel will be offered access to a benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance for employee and family, life and disability insurance, flexible spending plan, tuition benefits, opportunities for professional development, and a retirement program.

Northwest Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Nazarene University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended).