Campus Safety Officer – Part-time (Weekend)

Millsaps College; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution in Jackson, MS is seeking dedicated Campus Safety Officers to ensure a secure environment for students and staff. This role involves responding to emergencies, enforcing campus policies, and maintaining safety during events. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and customer service skills, along with a commitment to the well-being of the campus community. Join a team that values safety and service, and be a vital part of maintaining the peace at this vibrant college. If you are proactive and ready to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Package

Flexible Scheduling

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license.
• Experience with computers and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as first responder to campus emergencies and enforce policies.
• Patrol assigned areas and ensure safety regulations are followed.
• Complete investigations and report incidents as needed.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Emergency Response

Technology Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Campus Safety Officers are charged with the responsibility of protect college personnel, students, and property, providing a safe and secure campus environment and preserving the peace.

The Campus Safety Officer position works on-site in Jackson, MS. The regular work week for a part-time officer is two 8-hour shifts per week. The current needs include shifts on Saturday and Sunday: 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, and 11pm-7am.

Job Duties

The Campus Safety Officer may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties:

• Act as first responder to all campus emergencies, medical and criminal, that could potentially be hazardous and/or life threatening.
• Enforce campus policies, regulations and procedures.
• Assist Residence and Student Life with enforcement of regulations and Code of Conduct violations.
• Make regular inspections of the campus facilities during shift, noting unusual occurrences.
• Observe and report trespassers, fire, water leaks, or other hazardous conditions to supervisors/command staff/management which could lead to loss or damage to property and equipment.
• Unlock buildings as scheduled for events and ensure all windows and doors are locked as scheduled.
• Patrol assigned area.
• Handle all dispatch duties, including radio communications and monitoring traffic entering/exiting campus, emergency phone lines and surveillance cameras.
• Ensure only authorized persons are admitted to the campus while on duty.
• Enforce campus traffic regulations including parking and speeding.
• Direct and control traffic and provide crowd control and security during special events and as required.
• Observe weather conditions on campus and report dangerous or unusual weather-related activity to supervisors/command staff/management.
• Complete investigations of College violations, including viewing camera footage, talking with witnesses, and writing incident/accident reports.
• Act as a liaison for the College with local law enforcement.
• Provide awareness education/information on an informal basis to students and employees during other duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Must have a valid state driver’s license
• Experience with computers, including Microsoft Office or similar programs, and the ability to learn new technologies quickly to perform essential job functions
• Strong sense of customer service and demonstrated ability to be proactive in helping others.
• Strong written and oral communications and relational skills including the ability to communicate information, both verbal and written, in a clear and concise manner and to compose written reports, forms, and memos.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and members of the public.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work 8-hour shifts including weekends, and holidays. May work evenings or overnight, depending on assigned shift.
• Significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 35 lbs on a regular basis and up to 175 pounds or more in an emergency situation.
• Must regularly stand or walk for extended periods of time, climb stairs, or sit for extended periods as needed.
• Mentally analyze a situation, solve problems, and make decisions under pressure.
• Must be able to read and understand written instruction.
• This position is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and must be able to work in all types of weather.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license.

Millsaps College is a selective institution of higher education located on 100 beautiful acres in the heart of Jackson, the capital of Mississippi — a progressive southern metropolitan city of nearly half a million. Millsaps is dedicated to academic excellence, open inquiry and free expression, the exploration of faith to inform vocation and the innovative shaping of the social, economic and cultural progress of the region. The college was founded in 1890 by members of the Methodist Church and is consistently ranked as one of the best values in higher education.

Millsaps has an enrollment of approximately 750 students and employs 80 full-time faculty members. The faculty/student ratio at Millsaps is 1:9, and the average class size is 14. Millsaps has graduated 25 Fulbright Award recipients, seven Rhodes Scholars, six Goldwater Scholars and two Truman Scholars. Millsaps is a member of the NCAA Division III and Southern Athletic Association and competes in 18 intercollegiate sports.

EEO Statement

Millsaps College values diversity within our students, faculty and staff, and strives to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people. Millsaps College does not discriminate in employment on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and/or local laws.

All offers of employment will be contingent on successful completion of a background check and verification of employment.Salary will be commensurate with experience. Millsaps College provides acompetitive benefits package .

It is the policy of Millsaps College to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities for employment. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring process, please [e-mail] .

Additional Information

In compliance with the amendments to the federal Clery Act concerning annual security reports, all potential job applicants are free to view Millsaps College’sannual Campus Crime Statistics here .

The only national liberal arts college in Mississippi, Millsaps College has consistently been ranked a “Best Buy” among national liberal arts colleges byU.S. News and World Report‘sAmerica’s Best Collegesand is cited as one of Loren Pope’s 40Colleges That Change Lives. It was the first institution in Mississippi with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter, and is the only institution in Mississippi ever to be listed inThe Fiske Guide to Colleges.

Millsaps is a member of theACS andNITLE , and has anAACSB accredited business school. In accordance with Federal law, we are making available ourCampus Security Report to all prospective employees. Millsaps is located in Jackson, the capital of the state. The Jackson area has a population of around 400,000 and offers low cost-of-living, excellent schools, pleasant climate, and many recreational opportunities.

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