Public Safety Officer, Part-Time

Public Value; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Public Safety Officer in Hickory, NC. This role involves monitoring university property, enforcing campus safety policies, and responding to incidents. The ideal candidate will commit to a flexible part-time schedule of 10-29 hours per week, with various shift requirements.

Key responsibilities include ensuring the safety of individuals on campus, investigating incidents, and participating in crime prevention programs. Candidates must have a high school diploma and a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license necessary.
• No criminal record required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety for all persons on campus property.
• Enforce campus rules and policies.
• Investigate and report crimes and incidents.

Skills

Law enforcement experience or BLET

Valid North Carolina driver’s license

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Ability to walk long distances

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Reports To: Assistant Director of Public Safety

Location: Hickory, NC

Position Summary

This position provides a safe and secure campus environment by monitoring university property, enforcing campus policies and responding to and documenting incidents. The role supports campus safety through routine patrols, incident investigation and reporting, coordination with local law enforcement, and participation in crime prevention and educational programs for students, faculty and staff. This position requires professionalism, integrity and a strong commitment to serving the university community.

Job Duties

• Provide for the safety of all persons on campus property.
• Ensure security of campus buildings.
• Enforce campus rules, regulations and policies as set forth by university administration.
• Properly investigate and report all crimes and incidents.
• Maintain liaison with area law enforcement.
• Participate in providing crime prevention programs to the students, faculty and staff.
• Provide for support of full-time officers by filling shifts or enhancing shifts as required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs or more.
• Ability to walk long distances across campus.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• No criminal record.
• Law enforcement experience or BLET a plus, but not required.

Work Schedule

• This position requires flexible part-time availability of 10-29 hours per week based on institutional needs.
• Shifts include first, second, and third shift coverage, with occasional weekends and overnight shifts required.
• Scheduling is variable and may be adjusted to support campus operations, special events, and emergency or contingency response needs.

Behavioral Expectations

• Maintain high integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment.
• Maintain and contribute to a professional, respectful, courteous, diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
• Treat other individuals with dignity, respect, and kindness.
• Adhere to all university policies, procedures, standards, values, and comply with all federal, state, and local laws.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy

Lenoir-Rhyne University is committed to providing a workplace and educational environment, as well as other benefits, programs, and activities that are free from discrimination, harassment and retaliation. LR is committed to creating a safe campus environment for all members of the LR community, including, but not limited to, those who identify as transgender and gender non-conforming. To that end, LR does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including sex stereotypes and sex characteristics), ethnicity, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law. To ensure compliance with federal and state civil rights laws and regulations and affirm its commitment to promoting the goals of fairness and equity in all aspects of the educational program, activity and employment, LR has developed internal policies and procedures that provide a prompt, fair and impartial process for those involved in an allegation of discrimination or harassment, and for allegations of retaliation.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.