Life Safety Officer - Part Time/Temporary

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University; Saint Joseph (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University is inviting applications for a part-time Security Officer. In this role, you will patrol campus areas and ensure the safety of the community while responding to emergencies and reporting hazards.

The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma and a valid vehicle operator's license. Ability to handle high-pressure situations calmly is essential, alongside some computer skills and the potential for Emergency Medical Responder certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Valid vehicle operators license (Minnesota-class D).
• Have or be eligible for certification in Emergency Medical Responder level/CPR.
• Capable of periods of prolonged physical activity including walking, running and standing.
• Computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for regular assigned patrol duties either on foot, bicycle, or motor vehicle.
• Patrol of buildings and grounds for security, safety, and order.
• Provide emergency assistance and report hazardous conditions.
• Assist guests, students, employees, and members of the monastic community.
• Respond to fire calls, medical emergencies, and security breaches.
• Investigate traffic accidents and enforce parking regulations.
• Testify at judicial proceedings when required.
• Prepare required departmental reports and records.

Skills

Prolonged physical activity handling

Calm demeanor in emergencies

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Emergency Medical Responder certification

Valid vehicle operators license (Minnesota-class D)

Job description

The Department of Life Safety Services at Saint John's University invites applications for a part-time, non-benefit eligible position of Security Officer. This position is responsible for patrolling campus areas as assigned and must attend to matters of security (law enforcement), traffic control, and general health and safety of all members of the Saint John's Community. The position requires a flexible schedule and varying 8-10 hour shifts, special events and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for regular assigned patrol duties either on foot, bicycle, or motor vehicle.
• Patrol of buildings and grounds as defined and assigned by the Director of Life Safety, or the authority in charge, for the purpose of security, safety and order.
• Provide emergency assistance and protection where needed and authorized and report hazardous conditions and potential fire problems.
• Provide assistance to guests, students, employees, members of the monastic community and officers of the corporation when requested or authorized to do so by current regulations and policies of the department, or corporation.
• Respond to all fire calls, medical emergencies, traffic caused incidents, breaches of security, criminal complaints and calls for assistance to provide whatever aid and assistance is requested or needed as authorized by policies of the department or corporation.
• Investigate and report all traffic caused accidents to proper authorities as directed by departmental policies and is responsible for the enforcement of vehicular traffic and parking regulations, as well as traffic and crowd control duties at campus events as assigned.
• Testify as required at judicial proceedings called by proper authorities including, but not limited to State, County and local court authorities, and University authorized investigations or hearings.
• Responsible for the accuracy and preparation of required departmental reports and records.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Valid vehicle operators license (Minnesota-class D).
• Have or be eligible for certification in Emergency Medical Responder level/CPR.
• Capable of periods of prolonged physical activity including walking, running and standing. Must be able to handle all types of situations with calm and authority.
• Computer skills preferred.

Saint John's University is an Affirmitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.