Campus Safety Officer - Part Time

Park University; Parkville (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition-paid undergraduate classes for

employees and dependents

Job summary

Park University in Parkville, Missouri, is seeking a Part-Time Campus Safety Officer (20 hours/week) to help provide a safe and secure campus environment. The role may include front desk duties, on-foot or vehicle patrols, and shift work across day, evening, or overnight periods to ensure 24/7 campus safety.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma (Bachelor’s preferred), a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain required clearances.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to be approved as a Park Driver.
• Prior security experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Sensitivity toward cultural diversity on campus.
• Background screening consent and full disclosure of all felony/misdemeanor violations.

Responsibilities

• Campus security and patrol—provides security for persons and buildings and monitors campus CCTV.
• Assists public, students, staff, and faculty by giving directions, information and aid as needed.
• Enforces parking and traffic regulations and maintains logs and data.
• Maintains up-to-date officer logs and completes required reports (Jeanne Clery Act).
• Communicates and coordinates multiple activities under stress; responds rapidly to emergencies.
• Operates MS Office tools and safety programs: Report Exec, Facility Commander, EProcess, Jenzabar.
• Performs other projects as assigned by the Director of Campus Safety.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Report Exec

Facility Commander

Jenzabar

EProcess

Campus safety email

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Director of Campus Safety, the Campus Safety Officer (CSO) is responsible to provide a safe and secure environment for the university community and all of its members and to provide a variety of services which enhance the quality of life on campus. This position can have assignments such as assisting with the operation of the Campus Safety Department through the front desk/telecommunication center, and or on foot or vehicle patrol handling calls for service.

This position could be assigned to work on any of the three shifts (day, evening, or overnight shift), or an overlap of the two shifts. Weekends and special details are also required to provide 24/7, 365 days a year security and service to the main campus.

This position is a Part Time position that works 20 hours/week.

Position Accountabilities

Position Accountabilities:

• Campus security and patrol - Provides security for persons, buildings, and assists the university through a variety of security techniques and methods. Patrols the campus in a manner consistent with Department Guidelines and University Policy. Monitor CCTV system.

• Assistance - Responds to requests for assistance and information in a helpful and courteous manner. Routine involvement in directing vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Assists public, students, staff, and faculty by giving directions, information and other aid as needed.

• Policy enforcement - Enforce appropriate university regulations and policies including, but not limited to parking and traffic regulations. Must maintain up-to-date all security clearances, directory, logs, scanning data, and data entry. Follow all Department Guidelines and University Policy.

• Documentation and reporting - Maintain up-to-date officer log, per Jeanne Clery Act. Complete appropriate reports.

• Communication and response - Required to communicate and coordinate/direct a number of simultaneous activities without confusion, sometimes under stressful conditions; provide rapid response to law enforcement and or any other emergency requirements needed to protect fellow officers. Operate and utilize radio to communicate effectively to Campus Safety Officers.

• Technical proficiency - Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher. Operate the following programs: Report Exec, Facility Commander, campus safety email, EProcess, Jenzabar.

• Other - Other projects assigned by the Director of Campus Safety.

Position Requirements:

Position Requirements:

High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable, must be able to be an Approved Park Driver.

Prior security experience preferred

The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; through security reports, complaint and witness statements, and in assisting an providing general information to university community and visitors.

Sensitivity toward the cultural diversity of the campus community.

Schedule is flexible and can change/shift with the needs of the department.

Park University requires consent and successful completion of a background screening. Full disclosure of all felony and/or misdemeanor violations is required.

Founded in 1875, Park University is a private, liberal arts university. Park’s flagship campus is located in the Kansas City suburb of Parkville, Missouri, on the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River. We offer an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance, retirement plan, and tuition-paid undergraduate classes for employees and dependents. Park University is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.