Campus Safety Officer (Full Time)

Lamar University; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, is seeking a Campus Security Authority to maintain safety and security on campus. This role involves providing support to victims of crime, performing patrol duties, and documenting incidents effectively.

The ideal candidate must have a High School Diploma or GED and proficiency in handling security equipment. The position demands physical capability and the ability to work varying shifts, with a commitment to uphold the safety of the university community.

Qualifications

• Proficient in handling safety and security equipment.
• Must be enrolled in classes at Lamar University to complete a degree.
• Experience in a safety and security position with similar duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform security and safety duties on the property.
• Preserve safety by interceding to prevent crime.
• Investigate non-criminal incidents for safety or security issues.
• Prepare written reports narrating incidents and non-criminal activities.
• Testify in court if required.
• Assist victims of crime and support campus community.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oleoresin capsicum spray (OC)

Public safety vehicles

Communications equipment

Computers

Investigative and surveillance equipment

Job description

Job Summary

To provide service, information and aid to all citizens as circumstances require, assist and support victims of crime when directed by a supervisor, deter crime through constant uniformed presence, take non-criminal reports, and observe and report safety issues on campus. Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). Responsible for safety and welfare of students, faculty, staff, visitors, and all property under the control and jurisdiction of Lamar University. Exercises independent judgment and discretion within the limits prescribed by the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents, institutional rules and regulations, and the Lamar University Police Departmental policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• To perform security and safety duties on the property of Lamar University.
• Preserve the safety and security by interceding, to prevent or deter crime.
• Investigate non-criminal incidents to detect safety or security issues, and lost property.
• Prepare various written reports narrating incidents, supplemental information, and non-criminal activities.
• Give credible and accurate testimony in the criminal courts of this state and the United States - if required.
• Provide assistance and support to the victims of crime, and to all students, faculty, staff and visitors to the Lamar University campus.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Equipment: Required: Proficient with all equipment utilized in the performance of assigned duties, to include but not be limited to handcuffs, oleoresin capsicum spray (OC), public safety vehicles, communications equipment, computers, investigative and surveillance equipment.

Desired Qualifications

• Enrolled in classes at Lamar University to complete degree.
• Experience in a safety and security position, with similar duties.

Supplemental Information

Accuracy

Proficiency in all phases of duties performed. Must demonstrate logical and effective problem solving ability. Must be able to provide credible testimony in a court of law.

Physical Capabilities

Duties involve driving, walking, running, standing, stooping, climbing, crouching, pushing, jumping over, pulling, carrying, reaching above head, lifting, lowering, hand-wrist and elbow motion, grasping, and holding. Good physical condition and vision, ability to hear and speak and full use of arms and legs.

Working Conditions

Usual: Exposure to outside weather conditions. May be required to work either day or night on any one of three shifts with varying days off and on holidays. Work may involve a degree of hazard.

Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.