Campus Safety Officer

University Of Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Campus Safety Officer to ensure the safety and security of its vibrant community. This role involves patrolling the campus, responding to emergencies, and providing assistance to students and visitors. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to upholding safety standards. With a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on campus life. Join a team that prioritizes safety and fosters a welcoming atmosphere for all. If you are passionate about community service and safety, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Sick and Vacation Time

Long-term Disability Insurance

Tuition Remission Benefits

Retirement Contributions

Home Purchase Assistance Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; experience in security or law enforcement preferred.
• Must obtain First Aid certification and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Patrols campus and responds to service calls, ensuring safety and security.
• Provides basic medical care and assists during emergencies or suspicious activities.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Judgment and Decision Making

Crisis Management

Basic Investigation Techniques

Knowledge of Laws and Regulations

Ability to Work Independently

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience in Security or Law Enforcement

Tools

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

Driver's License

Mobile Communication Radios

Job description

Terms and Hours: 12-month position; generally 40 hours per week; overtime will be required.

Salary Range: Starting Hourly Wage $22.00, commensurate with experience.

Job Summary: The Campus Safety Officer upholds the safety of the University by providing a uniformed campus safety presence on campus and in the University Park neighborhood. Under the guidance of established policies and procedures, this position is responsible for making decisions to protect and aid the University’s property, people, and visitors.

Core Duties:

• Patrols and monitors the University of Portland campus by vehicle, foot, or bicycle as appropriate to ensure coverage of campus buildings and grounds.
• Responds to service calls, which may include unlocking buildings, providing escort to University members, offering information to the University community and members of the public, responding to suspicious activity or emergencies, and assisting motorists.
• Evaluates and notifies building support staff of maintenance concerns discovered during duties; provides notification of campus hazards to building maintenance as necessary.
• Provides security at functions or athletic events as requested by the University.
• Provides medical care at the level of basic first aid/CPR/AED as provided by the American Red Cross or its equivalent, and coordinates with medical responders when a higher level of care is required.
• Responds to students in crisis; assesses such situations and coordinates with relevant University staff or external resources as needed.
• Responds to notifications from security and fire alarms across campus monitored by campus Safety.
• Investigates campus safety matters including property and person-to-person crimes.
• Updates daily activity logs as needed and completes written incident and investigative reports in a timely, clear, and well-written manner.

Other duties as relevant to the duties of the position or as assigned by supervisor or designee.

Please note that the above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position’s purview and responsibility.

Education & Experience:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strongly Preferred: Prior experience in campus security, community-oriented security or law enforcement role, military police, or as a reserve police officer.
• Or equivalent education and/or experience.

Certifications & Licenses:

• Preferred: Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) certification.
• Required: Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid certification at the basic level, including AED and CPR.
• Required: Ability to maintain a current valid driver’s license.
• Required: Ability to maintain DPSST certification under the private security section.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of or ability to learn applicable federal, State, City, County, and District laws, rules, and regulations (including, but not limited to, Clery, FERPA, and Title IX).
• Knowledge of basic law enforcement and security methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic investigation techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of campus safety and security procedures used in traffic and crowd control.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Ability to interpret and enforce pertinent laws, rules, and regulations with tact, firmness, and diplomacy.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal skills, and written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively deal with various personality types and potentially stressful situations.
• Excellent judgment, and ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to organize and write clear and concise reports.
• Ability to gather relevant information from witnesses, complainants, suspects, and other sources of information.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal ongoing direction.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Ability to work confidentially and with discretion.
• Ability to quickly learn and use new technologies and applications in depth at the level of proficiency and sophistication required of the duties of the position.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn the various fire/life safety systems and access control security systems on campus.
• Ability to effectively operate mobile communication radios.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships, professional rapport, and effectively accomplish work within a University setting that includes a wide array of individuals, groups, policies, and processes.
• Competence with and commitment to diversity and inclusion; ability to be an effective partner with diverse students, faculty, and staff.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently: Ability to interact and communicate with members of the University and others as necessary.
• Frequently: Extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, operating a bicycle, or operating a motor vehicle.
• As necessary: Climb stairs and run.
• Regularly: Sit, perform desk-based computer tasks; use fine manipulation and grasp; use a telephone/radio; write by hand; sort and file paperwork.
• Regularly: Kneel/crawl; twist; lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Requires 24-hour availability. Work shifts may be scheduled seven days a week, any times of the day or night, on weekends, and on holidays.
• Overtime, irregular, and flexible hours may be required with little or no notice.
• Ability to work effectively in situations with high levels of stress, such as emergencies, confined spaces, intense life-threatening conditions, and inclement weather conditions.
• This position may work alone or with co-workers, on and in the vicinity of the University of Portland campus.
• This position often works outside in various types of weather conditions.
• The position may often be exposed to dissatisfied or abusive individuals.

Work Standards:

• Respect for the University’s mission and Catholic identity: demonstrates commitment to learning, respecting, and contributing to the mission of the University, a Catholic and Congregation of Holy Cross institution.
• Promote culture of safety: demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Compliance with laws and policies and procedures: subject to and expected to comply with all applicable laws and University, departmental, and other applicable policies and procedures.
• Compliance with driving-related laws and requirements: when conducting University business while driving, must comply with the Oregon Vehicle Code and University of Portland driving requirements.
• Interpersonal skills: demonstrates the ability to work professionally with all University of Portland community members, external organizations, and any other person or organization employee interacts with in his or her University capacity.

Benefits: Medical and dental insurance, life insurance, sick time and vacation time consistent with University policies, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account benefits, tuition remission benefits generally starting after 90 days (employee) or 2 years (spouse and children) of employment, retirement contributions generally starting after 2 years of employment, and eligibility for the University’s home purchase assistance program consistent with program requirements. (Benefits are subject to all relevant University policies, practices, contracts, and any other relevant materials.)

Posting Number: S201-2023

Number of Vacancies: Open Date 01/08/2025

Close Date: Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary:

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents:

Supplemental Questions:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * If you were selected for this position, how would you use your skills and experience to contribute to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in this position at the University of Portland?

  (Open Ended Question)

Contact:
University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd
Portland, Oregon
97203-5798
503.943.8484
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