Campus Security Officer — 24/7 Safety & Service

National Police; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

PTO & Holidays

403(b) with company match

Training & Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Vibrant culture

Job summary

Howard University’s Department of Public Safety seeks a qualified security professional to maintain campus safety and protect life and property. The role involves 24-hour patrols, emergency response, and enforcement of laws on campus and off-site facilities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, four years in security or law enforcement, and ability to obtain a Special Police Commission with firearm authorization; starting pay ranges from $21.00 to $22.59 per hour, with benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledge of criminal law, including elements of offenses, rules of evidence, laws of arrest, search and seizures, methods of law enforcement, maintenance of public safety and security and other law enforcement principles and practices.
• Knowledge of municipal and governmental policy and procedural changes relating to the security of other public safety organizations that affect criminal investigative activities.

Responsibilities

• Responds as directed to emergency calls involving criminal activities within the University’s jurisdiction.
• Apprehends or detains individuals suspected of committing criminal offenses using force only when necessary to protect life or property.
• Notifies suspects of Miranda rights and reports all details of incidents to a Patrol Supervisor.
• Assists in controlling large crowds and student gatherings, using mature judgment and tact when incidents arise necessitating intervention.
• Determines the need for additional support as necessary to provide for the security of persons and property on University premises and relays to the dispatcher or relays the information to a supervisor.
• Prepares special reports in cases of arrest and handles incidents when supervisors are not available to dissolve matters requiring their attention.
• Responds to calls involving criminal activity.
• Patrols assigned post, inspects buildings, grounds, and other premises, enforces the University and District of Columbia laws, rules, and regulations to ensure that they are observed.
• Settles disturbances of the peace and investigates all unusual occurrences.
• Assists in the evacuation of buildings and carrying out proper procedures as directed by superiors.
• As situations require, appears in court and University Judicial Boards/Hearings as a witness against offenders.
• Performs other appropriate job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Criminal law knowledge

Firearms handling

Public safety & security

Oral and written English

Judgement under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA degree in criminal justice or related field

Tools

Special Police Commission

Job description

Howard University’s Department of Public Safety seeks a qualified security professional to maintain campus safety and protect life and property. The role involves 24-hour patrols, emergency response, and enforcement of laws on campus and off-site facilities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, four years in security or law enforcement, and ability to obtain a Special Police Commission with firearm authorization; starting pay ranges from $21.00 to $22.59 per hour, with benefits