Public Safety Officer -- PT

Spelman College; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Spelman College is hiring a part-time Public Safety Officer to provide essential police services ensuring the safety of the campus community. Responsibilities include patrolling assigned areas, enforcing laws and regulations, conducting investigations, and maintaining communication during emergencies. Candidates should possess quick analytical skills, strong communication abilities, and at least two years experience in a public safety role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years full-time experience in public safety or security.
• Ability to work cooperatively with the public and other employees.
• Required to pass pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safety and security of college staff, facilities, and visitors.
• Conducts investigations and prepares reports documenting incidents.
• Enforces campus traffic laws and regulations.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to analyze situations quickly

Ability to cope with situations firmly

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certification as a Peace Officer

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Position Title Public Safety Officer -- PT Position Summary

Provides routine police services which include: the protection of life and property; foot and motorized patrol of assigned areas; enforcement of state laws, city ordinances, and College rules and regulations. This position conducts investigations of incidents and prepares reports to document a broad spectrum of occurrences.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety and security of Spelman College staff, facilities, students, and visitors;
• Ensures that all campus rules and regulations are enforced;
• Enforces campus traffic laws, rules and regulations;
• Conducts investigations, collects evidence, and testifies in court;
• Conducts foot and/or motorized patrols of assigned areas;
• Writes incident reports and interviews victims and witnesses;
• Functions as communications dispatcher answering phones and short wave radios and performs related clerical tasks.
  
  

Required Qualifications

High School diploma or GED plus a minimum of two years of full-time experience in a position with a high degree of public contact in a public safety or security capacity are required.

This position requires the ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine the proper course of action and maintain a high degree of self discipline. Under emergency conditions, react quickly and calmly. The ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others is required. The ability to obtain accurate information through interview, interrogation, and observation is required. The incumbent must be able to work cooperatively with the public and fellow employees.

Good communication skills are required to express ideas clearly and obtain accurate information through interview, interrogation, and observations. The ability to understand and execute difficult oral and written instructions is a must. Written communication skills are required to prepare comprehensive records and reports.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have beginner level skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel) to prepare comprehensive records, reports and e-mails.

Must be able to work on an as needed basis and rotate to various shifts as staffing needs change or as required for special details.

This position requires passing a pre-employment drug test.

Preferred Qualifications Certifications, Licenses, Restrictions

Must be eligible for certification as a Peace Officer under Georgia P.O.S.T. guidelines at the time of employment.

Current valid Georgia driver's license is required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle office supplies, operate computer and other office equipment, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to: reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to: stoop, climb, or crawl, taste and smell, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to physically defend him/herself, others, and to effect the apprehension of criminal suspects, or those whose conduct is in violation of college rules or regulations and represents a danger to others. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Shift As needed % Travel Required 0% Full Time/Part Time Part-time Work Location/Schedule: FLSA Non-Exempt Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Candidate Start Date Position End Date

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SC0442P Posting Open Date 12/06/2023 Posting Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Public Safety Uniform (Provided)

EEO Statement

Spelman College is an EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Title IX Employer and we participate in E-Verify. We are a smoke-free campus.

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