Public Safety Officer - Pool Position

Henderson State University; Arkadelphia (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A security services provider is seeking a Public Safety Officer in Henderson, Nevada. This role is responsible for campus safety and security, patrolling areas for violations, and responding to emergencies. Candidates should have knowledge of law enforcement practices and a high school diploma. Regular attendance is expected, and shift work might be required.

Qualifications

• Formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.
• Knowledge of proper use of firearms and safety.
• Ability to interrogate suspects and witnesses.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security of assigned area and enforce traffic laws.
• Patrol assigned areas for traffic violations and illegal parking.
• Respond to alarms and calls for assistance.

Skills

Knowledge of law enforcement practices

Knowledge of traffic and criminal laws

Knowledge of motor vehicle operation

Ability to direct traffic

Ability to handle and use firearms

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

The Public Safety Officer works under general supervision and is responsible for providing campus safety and security.

This position is governed by law enforcement standards and agency/institution policy. The Public Safety Officer has frequent contact with students, faculty, staff, and the general public.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintains security of assigned area and enforces traffic laws and parking regulations.
• Patrols assigned areas for traffic violations and illegal parking and issues traffic and parking citations.
• Responds to alarms and calls for assistance, investigates accidents and reported crimes, arrests violators, prepares official reports of accidents and criminal investigations, and testifies in court as required.
• Checks buildings for unlocked doors or unlocks doors in emergency situations and assists in the orderly evacuation of buildings when necessary.
• May be required to fight fires, operate fire fighting equipment, investigate fires to determine cause, conduct inspections of buildings for fire code violations, and write reports.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of law enforcement practices and procedures.
Knowledge of traffic and criminal laws.
Knowledge of motor vehicle operation.
Knowledge of proper use of firearms and safety.
Knowledge of criminal investigation procedures.
Ability to direct traffic for an orderly flow.
Ability to interrogate suspects and witnesses.
Ability to handle and use firearms.
Ability to operate motor vehicles.

General Days/Hours:

Additional hours as requested and/or needed.
Regular and reliable attendance.

Other:

Occasional exposure to hazardous situations and shift work is required.

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

Minimum Qualifications:

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.