Public Safety Officer

Middlebury College; Montpelier (VT); In loco; USD 34.000 - 41.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Retirement matching

34 days time away per year

Educational assistance

MiddCard privileges

Season passes discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

Middlebury College in Vermont is seeking a full-time security officer to provide safety and security services across the campus community. Responsibilities include patrolling, responding to emergencies, and enforcing policies with a focus on de-escalation and documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a background check. Flexible hours include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Competenze

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage conflicts and de-escalate when needed.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and long shifts.

Mansioni

• Patrol campus buildings and grounds to promote safety, identify unsafe conditions and report violations.
• Respond to emergencies and incidents, serving as first responder to fire alarms and medical situations.
• Use problem-solving, mediation, and de-escalation strategies per College policies to manage incidents.
• Complete detailed incident reports and document shift activity.
• Educate the campus community on safety topics through instruction and enforcement.
• Provide general security services such as locking/unlocking buildings, rooms, gates, and vehicles.
• Transport students to the Health and Wellness Center and local hospital.
• Maintain safe and orderly campus parking lots and enforce parking rules.

Conoscenze

Conflict resolution

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driving

Formazione

High school diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

Job Description

Provides safety and security services which include the implementation and administration of programs that assist the campus community in maintaining order and/or improving the personal safety of the students, faculty, staff, guests, and property of the College.This is a full-time, benefits eligible, hourly position with a hiring range of $25.20 - $29.79 per hour.Some of the hours worked could also qualify for hourly shift differential rates and weekend shift differential.Hours worked between 6 p.m. And 12 a.m.: an additional $1.50/hr.Hours worked between 12 a.m. And 7 a.m.: an additional $3.00/hr.Hours worked on weekends an additional $1.00/hr.

Core Responsibilities:

Patrol campus buildings and grounds, in assigned areas by various means, to promote safety, identify unsafe conditions and suspicious activity, document violations of College policies and state laws, and respond to incidents and complaints as necessary.Respond to emergencies, serious incidents and requests for assistance. Serves as a first responder to fire alarms, medical emergencies and conflicts on campus.Manage incidents using problem-solving, mediation and de-escalation strategies in accordance with College policies and procedures.Conduct preliminary and follow up investigations as needed. Complete detailed & professional incident reports and document shift activity via logs.Educate the campus community on topics in safety, security and College policy through interpersonal communications, organized instruction and enforcement.Provide general security services for the college community such as locking and unlocking buildings, rooms, gates and vehicles.Transport students to and from the campus Health and Wellness Center and local hospital.Maintain safe and orderly campus parking lots and roadways through parking education and enforcement.

Requirements

High school diploma. Post secondary education preferred.Previous experience in higher education, institutional safety and security or law enforcement is desirable.Ability to satisfactorily complete specialized on-the-job training required.Valid driver's license and the ability to pass College-administered driving test required.Considered an essential staff position for College operations. Must have flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays and occasional long shifts. Will be required to work during designated "blackout" periods and campus emergencies.Must have proficiency in conflict resolution and possess strong verbal and written communication skills.Must handle confidential matters with appropriate discretion and pass extensive investigative background check.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Must be able to climb multiple flights of stairs several times per day. Must be able to walk long distances, for extended periods of time and on various types of terrain. Must be able to sit, stand and drive for extended periods of time. Must be able to get in and out of a vehicle several times per day. Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs. occasionally. Must work in inclement weather - hot, cold, rain, snow, ice.

Other:

An offer for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.BenefitsAs an employee of Middlebury College in Vermont, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.Middlebury offers its employees excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits, and a generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year, increasing as the term of service lengthens. Employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs. The result is a very high quality-of-life in a gorgeous setting. Middlebury College offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the college store, library privileges, and cultural and sporting events. Spouses or domestic partners are eligible to receive a card with the same privileges.Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College's Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Outdoor Center.Access to our Partner Inclusion Program that provides comprehensive support services to the spouses and partners of Middlebury employees.A full listing of our benefit offerings can be found on our website or click to see some of the other fun perks of working at Middlebury, whether in Middlebury, VT or Monterey, CA!

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this 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 of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.