Safety Officer - Detail

University System of New Hampshire; Plymouth (NH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Plymouth State University is seeking a safety support professional to assist with event security, traffic management, and visitor assistance on campus. The role focuses on maintaining safe movement during athletic and other university events and requires strong communication with campus partners.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, experience in safety roles, and relevant safety certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in campus safety, security, law enforcement, emergency services, event operations, traffic control, or a related field.
• Experience working in an educational, athletic, or public-event environment.
• PR, First Aid, or other relevant safety training or certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and security support at events and campus activities.
• Assist with traffic control before, during, and after events.
• Direct vehicles to designated parking areas and manage parking flow.
• Monitor entrances, exits, walkways, parking areas, and other locations.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions or incidents to university personnel.
• Assist with crowd management and respond to safety concerns.
• Provide directions and assistance to campus visitors and attendees.
• Support emergency response activities and contact emergency personnel when necessary.

Skills

Traffic control

Crowd management

Emergency communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

First Aid certification

Job description

Duties/Responsibilities:

(75%)

• Provide safety and security support at athletic events, special events, campus programs, and other university activities.
• Assist with vehicle and pedestrian traffic control before, during, and after events.
• Direct vehicles to designated parking areas and assist with parking lot access and traffic flow.
• Monitor entrances, exits, walkways, parking areas, and other assigned locations.
• Help maintain safe and orderly movement of spectators, participants, employees, students, and visitors.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, suspicious activity, accidents, injuries, or other concerns to the appropriate university personnel.
• Assist with crowd management and respond appropriately to routine safety concerns.
• Provide directions, information, and general assistance to campus visitors and event attendees.

(25%)

• Support emergency response activities within the scope of the position and immediately contact appropriate emergency personnel when necessary.
• Assist with securing or restricting access to designated areas when directed.
• Communicate effectively with local Police, event organizers, Athletics, Facilities, and other university departments as needed.
• Follow university policies, safety procedures, emergency protocols, and supervisor instructions.
• Complete incident reports or other documentation when required.
• Maintain professional conduct and provide courteous service when interacting with members of the campus community and the public.
• Perform other related safety-detail duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in campus safety, security, law enforcement, emergency services, event operations, traffic control, or a related field.
• Experience working in an educational, athletic, or public-event environment.
• PR, First Aid, or other relevant safety training or certification.

Compensation Pay Range:

$41.12 per hour

Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.

Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students.

Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU's 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Salary Grade:

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00

Location:

Plymouth