Public Safety Officer

Public Value; Bread Loaf (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlebury College is seeking a Public Safety Officer to provide safety and security services across campus, promoting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, guests and property.

The role covers patrols, incident reporting, emergencies, and enforcing policies, with responsibilities including vehicle checks, locking/unlocking buildings, transporting individuals when needed, and responding to alarms.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; postsecondary education preferred.
• Experience in higher education or security desirable.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass driving test.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays and long shifts.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate strong communications.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus buildings and grounds to promote safety.
• Respond to emergencies and incidents as first responder.
• Prepare detailed incident reports and logs.
• Educate campus on safety, security and policies.
• Lock/unlock buildings, rooms, gates and vehicles.
• Transport individuals to health facilities when needed.
• Enforce parking education and enforcement.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Driving test

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Public Safety Officer

Providessafety and security services which include the implementation andadministration of programs that assist the campus community inmaintaining order and/or improving the personal safety of thestudents, faculty, staff, guests, and property of theCollege.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible,hourly position with a hiring range of $25.20 - $29.79 perhour.

Core Responsibilities

Patrol campusbuildings and grounds, in assigned areas by various means, topromote safety, identify unsafe conditions and suspicious activity,document violations of College policies and state laws, and respondto incidents and complaints as necessary.Respond toemergencies, serious incidents and requests for assistance. Servesas a first responder to fire alarms, medical emergencies andconflicts on campus.Manageincidents using problem-solving, mediation and de-escalationstrategies in accordance with College policies andprocedures.Conductpreliminary and follow up investigations as needed. Completedetailed & professional incident reports and document shiftactivity via logs.Educate thecampus community on topics in safety, security and College policythrough interpersonal communications, organized instruction andenforcement.Providegeneral security services for the college community such as lockingand unlocking buildings, rooms, gates andvehicles.Transportstudents to and from the campus Health and Wellness Center andlocal hospital.Maintain safeand orderly campus parking lots and roadways through parkingeducation and enforcement.

Requirements

High schooldiploma. Post secondary education preferred.Previousexperience in higher education, institutional safety and securityor law enforcement is desirable.Ability tosatisfactorily complete specialized on-the-job trainingrequired.Validdriver's license and the ability to pass College-administereddriving test required.Consideredan essential staff position for College operations. Must haveflexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays and occasionallong shifts. Will be required to work during designated "blackout"periods and campus emergencies.Must haveproficiency in conflict resolution and possess strong verbal andwritten communication skills.Must handleconfidential matters with appropriate discretion and pass extensiveinvestigative background check.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Must be ableto climb multiple flights of stairs several times per day. Must beable to walk long distances, for extended periods of time and onvarious types of terrain. Must be able to sit, stand and drive forextended periods of time. Must be able to get in and out of avehicle several times per day. Must be able to lift and carry up to100 lbs. occasionally. Must work in inclement weather – hot,cold, rain, snow, ice.

Other

An offer forthis position is contingent upon successful completion of acriminal background check and references.

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunityemployer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. Tothis end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff,and students from across the United States and around the world.Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people ofcolor, people with disabilities, and members of other protectedclasses and historically underrepresented communities. The Collegealso invites applications from individuals who demonstrate anongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion inthe workplace.