Campus Safety & Security Patrol Officer

Johnson Wales University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI, is seeking a Campus Safety Officer to patrol university properties, enforce campus rules, and respond to incidents. The role requires monitoring access control systems, conducting follow-up investigations, and dispatching as needed.

Strong communication in English and ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays are essential. Applicants must hold a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and be willing to obtain CPR/AED/First Aid,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Patrol university properties to keep the campus safe and secure.
• Utilize access control software to assist in maintaining building security.
• Conduct follow-up investigations of incidents and prepare incident reports.
• Enforce parking rules and guidelines on campus.
• Perform dispatcher duties when assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Summary

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

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:

• 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:

• 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.

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.