Safety Officer - Detail

CP16 Plymouth State University; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Plymouth State University is seeking a Safety Officer – Detail to provide temporary safety, traffic, parking, and event support for university activities, athletic events, and campus programs. Hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to ensure a safe and orderly environment for students, staff, visitors, and the community.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant safety training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in campus safety, security, law enforcement, emergency services, event operations, or traffic control preferred.
• PR, First Aid, or other relevant safety training or certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and security support at athletic events, campus programs, and other university activities; direct traffic and manage parking lot access and flow.
• Assist with crowd management and report unsafe conditions or incidents; coordinate with university departments as needed and complete required incident reports.

Skills

Campus safety

Traffic control

Emergency response

Public safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Safety Officer – Detail provides temporary safety, traffic, parking, and event support for university-sponsored activities, athletic events, special events, and other campus functions. This position helps maintain a safe and orderly environment for students, employees, visitors, and community members while supporting the operational needs of campus events. Work is scheduled on an as‑needed basis and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and other times outside of normal university business hours.

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 Are you an employee of KSC, PSU, UNH or the system office?

The University System of New Hampshire is the largest provider of postsecondary education in the Granite State. With approximately 30,000 enrolled students annually and more than 90,000 alumni living in state, the institutions of the University System - the University of New Hampshire - Durham, the University of New Hampshire School of Law, the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, Plymouth State University, and Keene State College - have a direct impact on hundreds of thousands of New Hampshire citizens every year.