Campus Safety & Security Patrol Officer

Johnson & Wales University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI, seeks a full-time Campus Safety Officer to patrol university properties, monitor access control software, and assist in maintaining a safe campus environment.

The role involves following up on incidents, enforcing parking rules, and performing dispatcher duties as needed. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain CPR/First Aid, MOAB and OCAT certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required.
• Willingness to obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Patrols university properties to keep the campus safe and secure.
• Uses access control software to maintain building security.
• Conducts follow-up investigations and prepares incident reports.
• Enforces parking rules and guidelines on campus.
• Performs dispatcher duties when assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid

MOAB/OCAT certs

Background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Job no: 9123R1
Work type: Full Time
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Categories: Staff/Administration, Campus Safety & Security, Calendar Year (12-Month), Campus Based

Summary

Patrols campus and performs various activities within campus safety and security to assist in maintaining a safe campus environment

Essential Job Functions

• Patrols university properties to keep the campus safe and secure
• Utilizes the access control software system to assist in maintaining building security
• Conducts follow-up investigations of incidents gathering additional information for preparing incident reports
• Enforces parking rules and guidelines on campus
• Performs dispatcher duties when assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Valid U.S. driver's license
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain CPR/AED and First Aid certification
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB), Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol (OCAT) (or equivalent), and Monadnock Expandable Baton certifications
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Willingness to be subject to a comprehensive background investigation

Physical Demands: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand and walk for entire work shifts
• Talk, hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to climb, bend, crawl and lift and/or move (up to 25 pounds)
• Ability to run short distances
• Capability of using muscular force to defend oneself from physical attack or to come to the aid of others

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly assigned to outside weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to withstand working in outside weather conditions
• Ability to operate a patrol vehicle at any time under any weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications

• Law enforcement, military and/or security experience
• Emergency management experience and/or understanding of National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) operations
• Experience with and/or understanding of Title IX, Clery Act, and privacy regulations
• Experience in conducting criminal or personnel policy investigations and investigative report writing
• Experience with Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management Systems (RMS) systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Advertised: 24 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled