Campus Safety Officer II

Marymount University; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Marymount University is seeking a Campus Safety Officer II to ensure the safety of the campus community. The role involves patrolling university grounds, responding to emergencies, and enforcing policies. Candidates should have experience in law enforcement or security and possess strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in law enforcement or security.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Campus Safety Officer Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety for students, faculty, and staff.
• Respond to emergencies and assist emergency services.
• Patrol campus grounds and enforce university policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree

Job description

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JOB SUMMARY

The Campus Safety Officer II is expected to provide for the safety of students, faculty, staff; and to protect/secure University grounds, buildings, and parking facilities against theft, illegal entry, and damage. Demonstrate quick and decisive responses to incidents. Assist training other Campus Safety Officers.

DIRECT SUPERVISOR Watch Commander

STATUS Full-Time, Non-Exempt Hourly

GRADE 9

JOB PROFILE 00232

DIVISION Finance and Operations

NO. DIRECT REPORTS 0

TARGET WEEKLY HOURS 40 Shifts

LOCATION 2807 N Glebe (Main Campus)

BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY Yes

JOB SUMMARY

The Campus Safety Officer II is expected to provide for the safety of students, faculty, staff; and to protect/secure University grounds, buildings, and parking facilities against theft, illegal entry, and damage. Demonstrate quick and decisive responses to incidents. Assist training other Campus Safety Officers.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Serves as a deterrent to a criminal event and conduct as a protector of the campus community.
• Enforces all University rules, regulations and policies as well as assisting with assisting with similar actions regarding local, state and federal laws.
• Maintains high visibility and patrols buildings, grounds and parking facilities to secure and protect University property.
• Responds to any emergency and assists all responding emergency services personnel during their respective responses; responds to all other incidents, complaints, alarms, fires, vehicle crashes, disturbances, assaults, robberies as well as any other requests for service on the relevant campuses.
• Files reports for all crimes, rules and policy violations, damage to property, suspicious activity, miscellaneous problems, or any other unusual incident or occurrence.
• Monitors and assists with traffic and parking rules and regulations violations; which may include the movement of vehicles within restricted area(s); may direct traffic as required.
• Maintain communications contact between officers, supervisors and communications base while on duty via two-way radio, cellular telephone or other as approved and may be necessary.
• Locks and unlocks all facilities and activates or deactivates alarms as scheduled and/or instructed.
  
  

Other Duties And Assignments

• Reviews all reports, emails, messages, notices and directives from all previous shifts; receives briefing from shift supervisor; reviews current campus calendar and activities, and all other pertinent documents and information at the beginning of each shift.
• Conduct field investigations, follow-up investigations, interviews as directed/required and complete detailed reports which reflect the results of those actions that would be capable of fully informing relevant other campus departments/personnel of information which may be utilized for the betterment and service of the campus community.
• Is fully knowledgeable of all campus buildings, departments, functions, and grounds.
• Maintains a proper personal appearance at all times when on duty. Standards include neatly trimmed hair and facial hair and proper hygiene.
• Maintains all quality and professional standards within the Campus Safety department. Reports any standards not being met.
• Fill on a as needed basis, on various shifts and/or in four hour (minimum) blocks of time, scheduling vacancies of all types, as well as scheduling needs that may develop as a result of special events and other situations that may require additional personnel.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.
  
  

Job Requirements

Education

High School graduate or GED required, Associate’s degree or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience 2+ years of experience working in law enforcement, security department or equivalent.

Higher Education Experience Preferred

Driving Requirements Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). A good driving record, as reported by the Department of Transportation, is essential. Must hold, or be able to obtain, all applicable licenses required by governing authorities to operate a commercial vehicle. Adheres to local and state laws, as well as brand and owner guidelines for driver certification and safe transport of guests. No texting or use of cell phones while the vehicle is in motion.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills
• Comfort dealing with ambiguity and the ability to work independently
• Ability to make critical safety decisions independently when no supervisor is available
• Familiarity with preventive patrols, investigations, report writing, and community-oriented problem-solving interactions.
• Demonstrated an ability to calm situations.
• Demonstrated appropriate reactions to nuanced and/or escalating situations.
• Demonstrated quick and decisive responses to incidents.
• Demonstrated timely use of the department’s procedures and processes.
  
  

Licenses or Certifications

Campus Safety Officer Certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months from Virginia Department of Criminal Justices Service (DCJS), Basic First Aid and CPR preferred.

Financial Responsibility No.

Supervision No.

Special Knowledge Is fully knowledgeable and capable of all laws as they pertain to Campus Safety, such as the Clery Act, Title IX, and FERPA

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to stand or walk (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, etc.)
• Ability to climb stairs, ramps or ladders
• Ability to bend or twist waist, knees and neck to perform various duties
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Ability to run as needed
• Be able to work outdoors in inclement weather for extended periods of time
  
  

Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer. Marymount University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected bases under applicable federal and local laws and regulations in any of its programs or its activities, including employment and admission. The university also expressly prohibits any form of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and stalking in any of its programs or activities, including employment and admission. For more information, please visit: https://marymount.edu/student-life/health-wellness/title-ix-2/

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