Campus Safety Officer - Patrol, First Aid & Community

Pacific Lutheran University; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Retirement plan

Medical and dental coverage

Paid vacation and sick leave

Major holidays off

Job summary

Pacific Lutheran University is seeking a Professional Safety Officer to safeguard the campus community. The role focuses on visible patrols, building checks, emergency response, and collaboration with local authorities to maintain a secure environment.

You will provide first aid, operate an AED, and deliver clear incident reports while supporting 24/7 coverage for the Campus Safety & Information department. Shift options include night and day rotations with a $22.36/hour base rate and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 years of job-related safety/security experience, customer service, or equivalent training.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license for at least 2 years.
• First aid/ CPR / AED certification required and provided upon employment.
• Finalist applicants must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background checks, including a driving abstract check, and pass PLU’s Driver’s Certification Training.

Responsibilities

• Engage with community members in a culturally responsive manner and with the goal of developing on-going relationships.
• Proactively monitor activity on campus by providing presence on campus on foot or in a vehicle.
• Lock and unlock buildings and perimeter gates and check fire panels in buildings.
• Assist individuals in locating or obtaining resources to address issues or special needs.
• Respond to emergency incidents, ensuring proper procedures are followed and notifications are made.
• Administer first aid and operate an AED machine.
• Assist local fire and law enforcement personnel in the performance of their duties as requested.
• Provide assistance with vehicle jump starts, walking escorts, and shuttle transports.
• Use weaponless defensive tactics, employing verbal skills to diffuse volatile or hostile situations.
• Perform dispatcher duties including, answering multi-line phones, entering data into the computer system, and addressing walk-in visitors.
• Write reports on incidents.
• Operate university vehicles in conformance with local laws and PLU policies.
• Attend professional development training such as Security Officer Academy and ics 100/200 and 700 certifications.
• Train new employees on department policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety experience

Customer service

Confrontation management

English communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pacific Lutheran University is seeking a Professional Safety Officer to safeguard the campus community. The role focuses on visible patrols, building checks, emergency response, and collaboration with local authorities to maintain a secure environment.

You will provide first aid, operate an AED, and deliver clear incident reports while supporting 24/7 coverage for the Campus Safety & Information department. Shift options include night and day rotations with a $22.36/hour base rate and benefits.