Public Safety Officer (Part-Time)

Rhodes-State-College; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhodes-State-College is seeking a Public Safety Officer to assist with security and safety for Lima Campus students, faculty, and staff. Responsibilities include patrolling buildings, grounds, and parking lots, issuing citations, and providing escort services.

You will respond to emergencies, report hazards, and coordinate with law enforcement or EMS when necessary. A valid driver’s license is required, along with strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform routine rounds/checks of campus buildings, grounds, and parking areas.
• Ability to interact politely and effectively with students, staff, faculty, and the public.
• Preferred: knowledge of first aid and CPR; OPOTA certification is preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine rounds of Lima Campus buildings, walkways, grounds, and parking lots.
• Issue parking citations and assist with lock-outs and related activities.
• Provide escort services between campus buildings and parking areas.
• Respond to on-campus calls for service including crimes, traffic incidents, and medical emergencies.
• Notify law enforcement, fire, or EMS as needed; coordinate with responders.

Skills

Public safety duties

Polite public interactions

First aid

CPR

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Two-year Associate Degree or equivalent

OPOTA certification or law enforcement certification

Job description

Assist in providing security and assistance for all Lima Campus students, faculty and staff; assist in protecting all Lima Campus buildings and vehicles by making and providing for routine rounds or checks of buildings, walkways, grounds, and parking lots. Hours of work will vary throughout the year. Work hours will be arranged on a weekly basis; and must be able to cover another work shift with only a few hours' notice. Under the direction of the Public Safety Director, the Public Safety Officer shall perform the following:

• Assist in providing security and assistance for all Lima Campus students, faculty and staff; assist in protecting all Lima Campus buildings and vehicles by making and providing for routine rounds or checks of buildings, walkways, grounds, and parking lots.
• Issue parking citations, check on vehicles, assist with lock-outs and starting cars, assist with towing illegally parked vehicles, etc.
• Provide escort services between campus buildings and parking lots.
• Respond to calls for service such as crimes, traffic crashes, and medical emergencies on campus. Make/assist in making appropriate notifications of law enforcement, fire or emergency medical service agencies.
• Be alert to safety hazards in buildings, on grounds and parking lots and reporting same in timely fashion to maintenance.
• Lock down buildings, labs, classrooms, and offices at night or anytime campus is closed. Open buildings as needed.
• Check locked buildings, labs, classrooms, and offices while making rounds to insure their security.
• Open buildings, labs, classrooms during regular business hours daily.
• Investigate suspicious activity and make appropriate notifications to law enforcement if needed.
• Make appropriate Safety and Security log entries, reports, and maintenance requests.
• Perform other assigned duties as required.

Required:

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to deal politely and effectively with faculty, staff, students and general public.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of first aid and CPR.

Required:

• High school diploma.

Preferred:

• Two-year Associate Degree or its equivalent.
• Law enforcement experience and OPOTA certification.