Public Safety Officer

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition exchange

Paid leave

Fitness facilities

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, IN, seeks a Public Safety Officer to protect faculty, staff, students, and visitors on campus. You will provide escort services, routine patrols, and respond to emergencies with first-line response and referrals as required.

Qualified candidates need an associate degree in criminology or related field with at least five years in security or public safety, or a high school diploma with seven+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates hold an associate degree in criminology or related field with at least five years of public safety experience.
• Alternatively, a high school diploma with seven or more years in public safety, security, or law enforcement is accepted.
• Higher-level degrees may be considered in lieu of years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide escort services and basic public assistance on campus.
• Perform routine security and public safety patrol duties on Institute property.
• Remain alert to emergencies and provide first-line response, emergency management, or referrals as needed.
• Other duties as assigned to meet Institute business needs.

Skills

Security experience

Public safety

Emergency response

Communication skills

Patrol procedures

Education

Associate degree in criminology or related field

High school diploma with 7+ years experience in public safety

Job description

Public Safety Officer

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technologyhas an opening in the Office of Public Safety for a Public Safety Officer. Wehave been ranked No. 1 among U.S. engineering colleges by the U.S. News &World Report Best Colleges Guide for the last 27 consecutive years.

Our Public Safety Officers providepersonal, equipment, and real property security for faculty, staff, students,and visitors on Institute property. As a Public Safety Officer, you willprovide escort services, and other basic public assistance services as needed,and perform routine security and public safety patrol duties on campus. Youwill remain alert to emergency situations and provide a first-line response,emergency management, and/or referral if required. Other duties asassigned to meet the Institute’s business needs.

Qualified candidates will hold anassociate degree in criminology or related field plus a minimum of five years’experience in security, public safety, law enforcement, emergency services, ormilitary experience required. In lieu of a higher education degree, a highschool diploma and seven or more years’ of experience in a public safety fieldwill be accepted. Higher-level degrees in relatable fields may be considered inlieu of years of experience. Successful completion of pre-employment screeningsthat include a background check, motor vehicle report, and physical abilityassessment are required of the selected finalist(s).

In addition to the aforementionedqualifications, preferred candidates will demonstrate an ability to: successfully conduct security patrols without direct supervision; communicateeffectively, both orally and in writing; complete routine paperwork; understandand follow specific instructions and procedures; react calmly and effectivelyin emergency situations; understand, follow, and enforce safety codes,regulations, and procedures; ability to detect problems and report informationto appropriate personnel. Preferred candidates will also have stronginterpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation; skill inperforming building security and lock procedures; knowledge of public securitycodes, policies, and regulations; skill in providing protection services toindividuals on campus.

At Rose-Hulman, your successes arecelebrated in a welcoming, supportive, and flexible environment with a numberof benefits and resources including a variety of health benefit options;voluntary benefits such as Group Accident and/or Group Critical IllnessInsurance, Pet Insurance, and Caregiver Resources; participation in TuitionExchange; a generous and flexible paid leave program and dedicated time forprofessional development. As a Rose-Hulman employee, you will also enjoy accessto full-service fitness facilities and programming; a performing arts centerfeaturing national touring acts and campus productions; and access tostate-of-the-art labs, facilities, and equipment. All employees experienceopportunities to have an impact on student lives and be part of a greaterpurpose through multidisciplinary project collaboration that can have a globalimpact as well as receiving continual encouragement and support ofphilanthropic and volunteer opportunities.

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology isa STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) focused institution,whose students’ education and success are the nucleus of everything we strivefor. We support and recognize excellence in teaching, learning, innovation, andintellectual growth of our students, faculty, and staff. Our campus culture isstudent-focused, welcoming, and inclusive. Here, we believe that every employeehas a role to play in the mission of the institute: to provide our students withthe world's best undergraduate science, engineering, and mathematics educationin an environment of individual attention and support.

Located on the banks of the Wabash River and conveniently located withindriving distance of seven major cities, Terre Haute is a vibrant community witha revitalized downtown, museums, parks, four higher ed institutions, a richhistorical past, and dynamic food, music, and arts scene.

Pay Range is $18.50/hour - $22.50/hour. Pay iscompetitive. A higher pay may be negotiated based on experience andqualifications.

This position is noteligible for work visa sponsorship at this time.

EEO

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is an equalopportunity employer. It is the Institute’s policy to treat all employees andapplicants equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities,experiences, and other employment standards. Rose-Hulman will not discriminateagainst any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant foradmission, including protections for those opposing discrimination orparticipating in any complaint process on campus or within the Equal EmploymentOpportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. Rose-Hulman Institute ofTechnology is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonableaccommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services,programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contactthe Office of Human Resources.