Public Safety Officer - PT

Mount Mary University; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Mary University seeks a Public Safety Officer to provide a professional security presence on campus, patrolling buildings and grounds and acting as the first contact for after-hours needs. Duties include monitoring entrances, cameras, and guest protocols, assisting RAs with dorm rules, and responding to emergencies.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid WI driver's license, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; campus safety experience recommended.
• Must have valid WI driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Ability to react calmly in emergencies and exercise good judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and general computer skills.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• CPR/AED certification preferred or obtainable.
• Excellent verbal, writing, and presentation skills.
• Experience in higher education context preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus areas and monitor the front desk at Caroline Hall.
• Monitor front entrance and cameras; staff the front desk and check guest protocols.
• Assist RAs with dorm rules enforcement; answer phones and manage security desk tasks.
• Perform regular foot and motor patrols; check doors, alarms, and property.
• Investigate incidents; prepare shift, incident, and injury reports.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with university offices and outside contacts.

Skills

Emergency response

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Driver's license

CPR/AED

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS 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 the secondary assignment at Caroline Hall Desk
• Responsible for monitoring the front entrance and cameras, staffing the front desk, monitoring guest protocols, assisting RAs with dorm rule enforcement, answering phones, monitor fire alarm panels.
• Conducts regular foot and motor patrols of campus buildings and grounds, performs lock and unlock function, checks for unauthorized use, 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.

Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or GED 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.
• 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, or stand.
• Some repetitive motion may be required.

Working Conditions

• Scheduled 24 hours a week. Available days are Mondays & Thursdays from 3PM to 11PM, and Saturdays from 7 AM to 3 PM.
• 12-month position with extra hours available throughout the year.
• Weekends and some holidays are 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 encourages applications from all qualified candidates and is vitally committed to all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates and all will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other groups protected by law. Mount Mary seeks to hire and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its mission, vision, and values.

For more information about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Mount Mary please visit http://www.mtmary.edu/about/diversity