Public Safety Officer

Providence College; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

This essential position supports campus safety, collaborates with local police during emergencies, and may involve rotational Gate House duties to maintain orderly operations across the grounds.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in law enforcement (required).
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background clearance, psychological testing, physical agility testing, and pre-employment physical.
• Availability to work all shifts, if needed.

Responsibilities

• Patrol of college campus on foot and in college vehicles.
• Report infractions of rules and regulations.
• Supervise, direct, and regulate traffic and parking.
• Assist in investigations.
• Report problems, injuries, or conditions which may endanger health and safety.
• Check building security.
• Assist police and fire agencies during emergencies.
• Perform Gate House service on a rotational basis.

Skills

Patrol campus

Traffic control

Investigations support

Emergency response

Security procedures

Education

Associate’s degree in law enforcement

Job description

Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholicliberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academicexcellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctiveDevelopment of Western Civilization Program, and abundantexperiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher educationinstitution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committedto providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social,moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. ProvidenceCollege believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism isessential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strivesto foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting theglobal environment in which we live and work.

The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’scapital city and is close to the many cultural and educationalofferings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally,Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours fromNew York City.

For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S.News & World Report “Regional Universities – NorthCategory” and has been commended by several other rankingpublications.

Overview

To protect life and safeguard institutional and personal property,under the direct supervision of the Shift Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Patrol of college campus on foot and in college vehicles.
2. Report infractions of rules and regulations.
3. Supervise, direct, and regulate traffic and parking.
4. Assist in investigations.
5. Report problems, injuries, or conditions which may endangerhealth and safety.
6. Check building security.
7. Assist police and fire agencies during emergencies.
8. Perform Gate House service on a rotational basis.

MARGINAL DUTIES:

1. Perform all other duties as may be required.

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in law enforcement from an accreditedinstitution and/or equivalent law enforcement or securityexperience required
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to operate avehicle and patrol the campus
• Must successfully complete a criminal background clearance,psychological testing, physical agility testing, and pre-employmentphysical
• Availability to work all shifts, if needed

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions.

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods oftime
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingersrather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using akeyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal range
• Ability to move about
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.
• Must have sufficient strength and endurance to restrain orsuppress an aggressor
• Must have the ability to ascend or descend stairs withoutlimitations
• Must be capable of running one mile in performing securitytasks, such as an emergency response

DISCLAIMER:

This job description indicates the generalnature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is notdesigned to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbentmay be asked to perform other duties as required.