Casual PartTime Public Safety Officer

Augsburg University; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Augsburg University is hiring a Public Safety Officer to ensure a safe environment for its community. The role involves patrolling the campus, responding to emergencies, and providing assistance to students and staff.

Applicants should have a High School diploma and a valid driver's license. This is a flexible part-time position with an hourly rate of $20, not benefits-eligible but offering priority for full-time openings in the future.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a diverse environment.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• One year of professional experience in public safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment for the community.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Monitor activities and facilities on campus.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Independence

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

These position provides coverage for shifts as needed and is not guaranteed a set number of hours per week. This position is expected to remain active and available to support departmental operations as needed throughout the calendar year, and is required to work a minimum of 192 hours during each calendar year (equivalent to an average of 16 hours per month).

Summary of Position

The Public Safety Officer is responsible for fostering and maintaining a safe learning and working environment for the Augsburg University Community. This environment is attained through proactive patrol of the campus buildings and ground and through positive interactions with the community we serve.

Primary Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining a safe learning and working environment for members of the Augsburg University Community.
• Provide required services to the Augsburg University Community, including: walking or driving escorts, locking and unlocking of campus buildings according to class schedules and events, and providing information and assistance to the community as needed.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency requests for assistance. Initiate and coordinate Police, Fire, and EMS response as needed.
• Monitor campus activities and facilities through proactive patrol and observation.
• Identify after hours’ facilities issues and assist in the coordination of emergency maintenance response.
• Prepare required incident reports completely and accurately for all security and safety related activities.
• Regularly monitor and use critical infrastructure systems, including: CCTV systems, fire alarm panels, automation systems, alarms, access card systems, and parking enforcement systems.
• All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Typical work environment is continually changing. Includes working in both indoor spaces and outdoors for long periods of time in varying weather conditions.
• Sitting, standing, or walking for long periods of time.
• Regular computer, phone, and office equipment use.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle in order to patrol campus grounds and provide escorts.
• Ability to communicate in person and over the phone.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to be attentive to details, be accurate, be precise.
• Ability to work in a team environment; and work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to reason/analyze; maintain confidentiality; and demonstrate patience, understanding.
• Ability to show initiative; multi-task and organize workflow; manage one or more projects simultaneously; and handle frequent interruptions.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of professional experience in public safety, security, or other relevant position.
• Experience in customer service, community engagement, or volunteer work (including student employment).

Additional Information

The hourly rate is $20.00 per hour.

This position is an important member of the Augsburg Department of Public Safety (DPS). Casual Part-Time officers are supplemental staff with flexible and varying work shifts that meet the needs of both the University and public safety professionals. Candidates hired into this casual part-time position who are seeking full-time employment and are successful will receive priority consideration for future full-time openings, when available. Casual/part-time positions are not benefits-eligible.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: 612-330-1058 or email: [e-mail].