Campus Safety & Security Officer - On-Call

Rhodes State College; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhodes State College is seeking a Public Safety Officer to help secure the Lima Campus. You will perform routine rounds, monitor buildings and parking areas, and provide assistance to students, faculty, and staff.

Under the Public Safety Director, you will respond to emergencies, issue citations when needed, escort personnel, and help with lockouts. The role requires flexibility with hours and ability to cover shifts on short notice.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to deal politely and effectively with faculty, staff, students and general public.
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing security and assistance for Lima Campus students, faculty and staff; protect Lima Campus buildings and vehicles by routine rounds or checks of buildings, walkways, grounds, and parking lots.
• Issue parking citations, check on vehicles, assist with lock-outs and starting cars, assist with towing illegally parked vehicles.
• Provide escort services between campus buildings and parking lots.
• Respond to calls for service such as crimes, traffic crashes, and medical emergencies on campus and notify law enforcement, fire or medical service agencies as needed.
• Be alert to safety hazards and report them to maintenance.
• Lock down buildings at night or when campus is closed; open buildings as needed.
• Check locked buildings during rounds to ensure security.
• Open buildings during regular business hours daily.
• Investigate suspicious activity and notify law enforcement if needed.
• Make safety and security log entries, reports, and maintenance requests.
• Perform other assigned duties as required.

Skills

Driver's license

Interpersonal skills

First aid

CPR

Education

High school diploma

Two-year Associate Degree or equivalent

OPOTA certification

Law enforcement experience

Job description

Rhodes State College is seeking a Public Safety Officer to help secure the Lima Campus. You will perform routine rounds, monitor buildings and parking areas, and provide assistance to students, faculty, and staff.

Under the Public Safety Director, you will respond to emergencies, issue citations when needed, escort personnel, and help with lockouts. The role requires flexibility with hours and ability to cover shifts on short notice.