Public Safety Officer - 3rd Shift FT

Mount Mary University; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Mary University seeks a Public Safety Officer to provide a professional security presence on campus, protecting students, staff, and visitors. The role includes patrols, desk coverage, incident reporting, and coordination with campus offices.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED; a valid WI driver’s license; the ability to respond calmly in emergencies and to work nights, weekends, and holidays. CPR/AED certification is encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; campus safety or security experience preferred.
• Ability to react calmly in emergencies and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong communication skills and familiarity with office software.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus areas and monitor entrances, cameras, and desk operations.
• Respond to incidents, assist with regulations, and document reports.
• Coordinate with campus offices and respond to emergencies after hours.

Skills

Emergency response

Calm under pressure

Judgment

Multitasking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

General computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary: The Public Safety Officer provides a professional security presence on campus to promote and ensure the safety and welfare of students, faculty, staff and visitors.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Primary assignment is overall campus patrol responsibilities, with secondary assignment at Caroline Hall Desk
• Responsible for monitoring the front entrance and cameras, staffing front desk, monitoring guest protocols, assisting RAs with dorm rule enforcement, answering the phone, monitor fire alarm panels.
• Conducts regular foot and motor patrols of campus buildings and grounds, performs lock and unlock functions, checks for unauthorized use, and signs of criminal activity, and enforces university policies.
• Conducts regular checks of parking lots, enforcing parking regulations, and checking for signs of criminal activity.
• Acts as the first contact for after-hours physical plant and custodial problems.
• Responds to and helps with incidents involving suspicious persons, medical emergencies, disturbances, fire alarms, trespassers, and other security-related calls.
• Prepares shift, incident, and injury reports as appropriate.
• Interacts with various offices within the university as well as outside constituents.
• Performs security desk responsibilities if needed.
• Performs other duties, responsibilities, or special projects as assigned.
• This is a "hands-off" position. No weapons or use of force training allowed or provided.

Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED is required. Previous law enforcement, campus safety or security experience is strongly recommended.
• Must have valid WI DL, a good driving record, and be insurable under the University's insurance carrier. (no serious violations or at-fault crashes).
• Abilities and skills to deal with emergencies.
• Ability to react calmly and responsibly in emergency situations.
• Ability to exercise good and appropriate judgment in dealing with incidents involving potential damage to life or property.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and possess general computer skills.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to become CPR/AED certified.
• Experience and understanding of current issues and developments in higher education.
• Outstanding verbal, writing, and presentation skills; must be able to communicate and interact effectively with Mount Mary students, employees, and visitors.
• Exceptional ability to multitask and prioritize projects.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform primary functions.

Physical Demands:

• May be required to lift to 20 lbs.
• Must reach, bend and stoop.
• Must sit, walk and stand for extended periods of time and respond quickly to emergencies.
• Some repetitive motion may be required.

Working Conditions:

• 40 scheduled hours per week. Exact workweek with off days to be determined.
• 12-month position with extra hours available throughout the year.
• Weekends and some holidays required.
• Varying workflow; sometimes stressful with high workload times of the year.
• Complete work required within a limited space.
• Complete work required within a limited time.

Mount Mary University practices equal opportunity employment as part of our ongoing commitment to diversity in our workplace.