Public Safety Officer

St. Olaf College; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 37,195 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, seeks a Public Safety Officer to maintain campus security and respond to emergencies. Responsibilities include patrolling, investigating incidents, and ensuring safety compliance. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and 3+ months of relevant experience. Preferred candidates will hold an Associate's degree in criminal justice or related field with 2+ years in law enforcement on a college campus. The position features a unique work schedule and an hourly rate of $27 - $31.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record required.
• 3+ months experience in customer service or community engagement.
• 2+ years law enforcement or security experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain academic and residence hall building security.
• Respond to emergencies and conduct investigations.
• Patrol campus property to prevent criminal behavior.

Skills

Customer service

Community engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in criminal justice or related field

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: Public Safety Officer.

Department: Public Safety.

Classification: Non-Exempt.

FTE: 1.0.

Shift: Hours to be worked 9:00PM - 7:00AM.

Work Schedule: Eight (8) week cycle consisting of 4 days on, 4 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off, 5 days on, 3 days off (x3), 5 days on, 4 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off; travel up to 1% of work schedule, which includes local (Twin Cities metro area) and national travel; overnight trips average 1 trip per year.

Work Location: On Campus.

Hourly Rate: $27 - $31.

Essential Job Duties

• Maintain academic and residence hall building security.
• Respond to and investigate reported incidents/complaints.
  • Respond to all medical and property related emergencies and contact off-campus emergency resources as appropriate.
  • Respond to and conduct initial investigations of all criminal incidents or accidents reported or encountered.
  • Complete detailed reports on incidents that occur on college property (as appropriate).
  • Respond to and investigate all intrusion or fire alarms reported.
• Patrol and monitor campus property.
  • Respond to and investigate all intrusion or fire alarms reported.
  • Confront and resolve all criminal or unacceptable behavior encountered.
  • Patrol parking lots to prevent and detect criminal behavior.
  • Enforce parking regulations and issue parking citations when appropriate.
  • Investigate and document all motor vehicle accidents and assist with traffic direction.
• Assist all college departments and law enforcement agencies.
  • Provide assistance to the campus community by responding to calls for service to include building lockouts, financial deposits and vehicle assists.
  • Assist local, state and federal law enforcement agencies as requested.
  • Provide transportation to the Northfield Emergency Department for minor injuries.
  • Provide transportation on campus for personal safety reasons.
  • Work overtime or other shifts in an emergency to provide adequate coverage.
  • Participate in criminal court proceedings as requested.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Public Safety (or designee).
• Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community.
• Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received And Exercised

• Reports to the Director of Public Safety.
• This position does not supervise anyone.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; maintain a valid driver’s license and meet St. Olaf College driver authorization criteria with a satisfactory driving record.
• Experience: 3+ months of experience in customer service, community engagement or volunteer work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, security or a closely related field of study.
• Experience: 2+ years of law enforcement or security experience on a college/university campus.

Prerequisites

Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check which may include: criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. St. Olaf College reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks at its sole discretion.

Disclaimer

• This position may require you to report early, stay late or work different shifts depending on staffing levels. It may also require you to perform all essential job functions whenever needed and during campus emergencies when necessary.
• This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position.
• This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
• Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. Applications are accepted only online.

Equal Opportunity and Non‑Discrimination

St. Olaf College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance. The college prohibits discrimination and harassment based upon these and any other legally protected status in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admissions and employment.