Public Safety Officer

Trustees of the Hamline University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamline University is seeking a Public Safety Officer to ensure campus safety, enforce policies, and support responders during incidents. The role requires patrol duties, incident response, and coordination with emergency services while maintaining thorough reports and compliance with safety standards.

The position emphasizes community engagement, adherence to Clery Act requirements, and participation in ongoing training, including defensive tactics and emergency medical response readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to respond to varied dynamic, stressful incidents with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of university grounds via patrols.
• Provide initial response to crimes, emergencies, and policy violations.
• Coordinate with police, fire and emergency responders.
• Deescalate disruptions and detain when necessary for safety.
• Prepare professional narrative and investigative reports.
• Enforce university policy and state/federal laws.
• Complete required training within specified timelines.
• Respond to life-safety alarms and supervise evacuations.
• Operate security systems (CCTV, access control, alarms).
• Perform campus safety escorts and respond to service calls.

Skills

Punctuality

Report writing

Verbal and non-verbal comms

Security systems knowledge

Diversity experience

Defensive tactics training

Equipment handling

Team flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

EMR certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service. Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

JOB SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the safety, security and well-being of the Hamline University campus community. Public Safety Officers enforce University policy, state and federal law and play a key role in crime prevention. Each officer is required to be completely knowledgeable of all areas of the position and performance of duties will be held to a high standard. Each officer will become thoroughly familiar with all areas of assignment for the purpose of assisting community members, preventing crime through active patrols, attention to detail and engagement of community members and guests. Public Safety Officers must successfully complete all initial and sustainment training including, but not limited to annual use of force and medical recertification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure safety and security of university ground utilizing foot and vehicle patrols
• Provide initial response to crimes, policy violations, emergencies, accidents and all other requests for assistance
• Liaison with police, fire and emergency responders
• Deescalate disruptive activity and when necessary detain and control persons engaged in criminal acts or acts endangering the safety of the Hamline University community
• Write professional, detailed narrative and investigative reports
• Enforce, university policy, state and federal law
• Complete designated NIMS and IC courses within 90 days of start date
• Respond to life safety system alarms (fire, etc.) and supervise building evacuations
• Professional respond to all calls for service (access requests, safety escorts, jump starts, etc)
• Effectively use security technical systems to include CCTV, VMS, access control, alarm systems, elevator control, etc.
• Trespass individual from campus when appropriate
• Function as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) as required by the Clery Act
• Support special events as directed by department leadership
• Complete driver training and safely operate university vehicles as required
• Complete and retain required medical certifications. BLS/First Aid within the first 90 days of employment and EMR within the first year of employment.
• At times this position will be required to help with university events ( large scale events including commencement)
• All other duties as requested

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the: Staff Sergeant. This position does not supervise other employees. This position does not supervise student workers.

BUDGET MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for the following budget: N/A Budget Range: This position is not responsible for the management of a budget.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KEY COMPETENCIES

• Punctuality in being on time for assigned shifts
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Google Apps, reporting programs, camera systems, and basic security systems
• Ability to respond effectively and respectfully to people of diverse backgrounds, affirming their worth and preserving individual, family, and community dignity
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in writing clear and effective reports
• Basic understanding of Clery Act requirements, Title IX, and MN Sexual Assault Law for Higher Education
• Ability to pass initial and annual defensive tactics training
• Competence in carrying and safely using all department-issued equipment
• Experience and sensitivity in working with students from diverse backgrounds
• Willingness and capability to be mandated to cover for staff shortages when necessary

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED
• Excellent communications skills
• 1+ year of working with basic computer programs (Word, Excel, etc)
• Ability to respond to varied dynamic, stressful incidents and make critical decisions in a timely manner with limited supervision

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Valid driver’s license
• Associate degree from an accredited college or university
• 1+ years of security experience at an institution of higher education
• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR certification)

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS / EQUIPMENT

• Must perform the following essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation:
• Must perform the following essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation:
• Must be able to work in outdoor seasonal extremes
• Must be able to respond to various hazards including but not limited to environmental, medical, fire, and blood borne pathogens
• Must be able to properly wear and use all department issued equipment
• Must be able to occasionally lift 25- 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 80% of shift)
• Must be able to respond to situations involving aggressive people and other dangers associated with responding to criminal activity
• Must be able to bend, crouch, push, pull, kneel and climb stairs while carrying equipment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Rate: $18 an hour This is a full time, 1.0 FTE, exempt position, 12 months a year. Shift: 10-hour shifts Schedule: Rotating Example Rotation: Week 1 - Mon-Wed, 11:30 AM-9:30 PM | Week 2 - Wed-Sat, 11:30 AM-9:30 PM | 6am- 4pm

EEO/DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Hamline University will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on race; color; religion; creed; sex; sexual orientation; gender expression; gender identity; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; service with a local human rights commission; disability; age; or protected veteran status in its employment and educational opportunities.

Since 1854, Hamline has set the standard for excellence in education, and we continue to do so today with the help of driven individuals who are dedicated to Hamline’s tradition of doing all the good we can in all the ways we can. Our community of students, faculty, and staff take seriously the ideals of the university—scholarship, leadership, and fellowship—and work together to enact positive change locally, nationally, and globally. Join us and see how you can take the lead here at Hamline.