Professional Safety Officer

Pacific Lutheran University; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Tacoma seeks a Professional Safety Officer to ensure campus safety and security. The role involves engaging with the community, monitoring activities, and responding to emergencies. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to diversity. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of safety/security experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Monitor campus activity and engage with community members.
• Respond to emergencies and administer first aid.
• Write incident reports and perform dispatcher duties.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Confrontation Management

Multi-tasking

Effective Communication

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Google Mail

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Position Details

• Recruitment Type: Open to All Applicants
• Position Title: Professional Safety Officer
• Position Type: Staff
• Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Hiring Range: $21.20-$21.20 per hour, with excellent benefits
• Location: Tacoma, WA 98447
• Department: Campus Safety And Information
• Posting Date: 01/31/2025
• Closing Date: When a sufficient number of qualified applicants has been identified

Work Schedule

Friday to Monday, 9:00pm-7:00am. Shift times and dates may be adjusted for training or department needs. This position is eligible for a $1.00/hour pay differential for hours worked between 9:00pm and 4:59am.

General Description

The Professional Safety Officer is responsible for campus safety and security, providing a visible presence, engaging positively with community members, and performing various daily tasks. Reports to the Assistant Director of Campus Safety.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Engage with community members in a culturally responsive manner to develop ongoing relationships.
• Monitor campus activity proactively by patrolling on foot or in a vehicle.
• Lock/unlock buildings and perimeter gates; check fire panels.
• Assist individuals with resources or addressing issues.
• Respond to emergencies, follow proper procedures, and notify authorities.
• Administer first aid and operate AEDs.
• Assist fire and law enforcement as needed.
• Provide vehicle jump starts, escorts, and shuttle services.
• Use verbal de-escalation and defensive tactics.
• Perform dispatcher duties: answer phones, enter data, assist visitors.
• Write incident reports.
• Operate university vehicles per laws and policies.
• Attend professional training (e.g., Security Officer Academy, ICS certifications).
• Train new staff on policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong interpersonal skills; intercultural competence.
• Confrontation management skills.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Multi-tasking and quick decision-making.
• Knowledge of radio, video, and driving operations.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with various personalities.
• Effective communication skills in English.
• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Google Mail, Internet).

Minimum Qualifications

At least 2 years of safety/security experience, customer service, or equivalent.