Public Safety Officer

Thomas More University; Crestview Hills (KY); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Tuition remission

Health, dental, and retirement

Zusammenfassung

Thomas More University in Crestview Hills, Kentucky is seeking dedicated full-time Public Safety Officers to join our team. Officers provide visible patrols, respond to emergencies, assist community members, and help create a safe campus environment where learning and service thrive.

We value strong customer service, clear communication, and the ability to work independently while adhering to university policies. This role supports 24/7 safety coverage and requires flexibility in scheduling.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in criminal justice or related fields welcome.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to handle stressful situations and diverse personalities.
• Knowledge of campus safety procedures, fire/life safety, and access control systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication with good report writing.
• Ability to enforce university regulations with firmness and diplomacy.
• Good judgment, discretion, and ability to analyze situations and take appropriate action.

Aufgaben

• Respond to service calls, unlock buildings, provide escorts, assist motorists, and respond to emergencies.
• Patrol the campus by vehicle, golf cart, or on foot for full coverage of buildings and grounds.
• Identify and report maintenance concerns and hazards to staff.
• Provide security at university events as needed.
• Administer basic first aid, CPR, and AED; coordinate with medical responders.
• Assist students in crisis with campus staff and external resources.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Communication

Crisis response

Judgment

Independent work

Emergency response

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Criminal justice education welcome

Tools

Access control systems

Fire safety equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Public Safety Officer

Hourly Staff Professional Non-Fac Crestview Hills, KY, US

Thomas More University is seeking dedicated full-time Public Safety Officers to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and campus community. Public Safety Officers serve as ambassadors of safety and hospitality by providing visible patrols, responding to emergencies, assisting community members, and helping create an environment where learning, faith, and service can flourish.

About Us

Thomas More is an academic community in Northern Kentucky that provides a Catholic liberal arts education to men and women who are seeking to live lives of meaning.

Commitment to Mission and Values

Thomas More University is guided by a mission that integrates faith and reason. Employees have the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission that emphasizes the holistic development of students in an inclusive, values-driven environment.

Supportive Community

Working on campus at Thomas More University means being part of a close-knit community that encourages collaboration, respect, and integrity. The university promotes a culture of support and professional growth.

Educational Benefits

Thomas More University offers tuition remission and other educational benefits for employees and their dependents, encouraging lifelong learning and development.

Competitive Benefits Package

Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement benefits.

As a Catholic diocsean university

Thomas More is university of the Diocese of Covington and as such is committed to the principles and beliefs that lay at the heart of Christianity, specifically those handed down by the Roman Catholic tradition. The university welcomes students and faculty of all faiths who have a desire to seek the Truth, do the Good, and love the Beautiful. Inspired by our three founding religious orders: the Benedictine Sisters, the Congregation of Divine Providence, and the Sisters of Notre Dame, our communal and academic life continues to faithfully follow the Catholic Intellectual Tradition.

As a university founded through three religious orders

Thomas More University inherits atreasured history from those charisms. Inspired by our founding orders, the university is guided by our Characteristics of a Saint: Hospitality, Humility, Service, and Stewardship. We strive to support a welcoming community that recognizes the dignity of every person, approaches learning and relationships with openness and humility, serves others with compassion and purpose, and faithfully stewards the gifts, opportunities, and responsibilities entrusted to us. These values shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire our commitment to educating our students to live lives of meaning in service of the common good.

As a liberal arts university

Thomas More University is committed to providing a liberal arts core of studies in the arts and sciences that is entirely informed by our engagement with the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. Devoted to the unity of faith and reason and the understanding that truth is one, the core seeks the integration of all disciplines. This integrative formation enables students to develop their capacity to discern the Truth, think critically, and engage in a sincere dialogue. The liberal arts foundation guides the career and professional paths students will take in the liberal arts, sciences, and business. Our students are invited to engage in a lifelog search for wisdom, not just information.

What You Will Do

• Respond to service calls, including unlocking buildings, providing escorts, assisting motorists, and responding to suspicious activity or emergencies.
• Patrol the campus by vehicle, golf cart, or foot to ensure full coverage of campus buildings and grounds.
• Identify and report maintenance concerns and campus hazards to appropriate staff.
• Provide security at university functions and athletic events as needed.
• Administer basic first aid, CPR, and AED, coordinating with medical responders when necessary.
• Assist students in crisis, working with university staff and external resources to ensure proper care.
• Respond to campus security and fire alarms, ensuring appropriate action is taken.
• Maintain clear, timely daily logs and incident reports.
• Promote shared responsibility for campus safety and enforce university policies with tact and diplomacy.
• Perform duties in line with university policies, including the TMU Employee Manual.
• Work flexible hours to ensure 24/7 safety coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in criminal justice or related fields welcome.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to handle stressful situations and diverse personalities.
• Knowledge of campus safety and security procedures, including fire/life safety and access control systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in English grammar, spelling, and report writing.
• Ability to interpret and enforce university regulations with firmness and diplomacy.
• Good judgment, discretion, and the ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
• Ability to work independently, confidentially, and with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in or ability to quickly learn new technologies relevant to safety systems and campus operations.

Working Hours

Public Safety provides 24/7 coverage. Shifts may vary based on operational needs, and the officer’s schedule will be determined by the Supervisor.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently: interact and communicate with university members and others.
• Frequently: extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, and operating a golf cart or motor vehicle.
• As necessary: climb stairs and run.
• Regularly: sit for desk-based tasks, perform fine manipulation, use a telephone/radio, write by hand, and sort/file paperwork.
• Regularly: kneel/crawl, twist, and lift/carry/push/pull objects weighing up to 35 pounds.