Unarmed Campus Safety Officer: Guarding Students & Community

Tiffin University; Tiffin (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition benefits

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Tiffin University is seeking a Campus Safety & Security Officer (unarmed) to maintain a safe and welcoming campus environment on the Tiffin, OH campus. This full-time role focuses on visible safety presence, routine patrols, incident reporting, and collaboration with multiple university departments to support student persistence and campus belonging.

The position emphasizes prevention, de-escalation, and timely referrals to university resources, with duties including building security, access

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public safety, social work, psychology, student affairs, emergency management, or related field preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, or ability to obtain within 60–90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine campus patrols (foot and vehicle) across buildings, residence halls, parking areas, and athletic spaces.
• Respond to calls for service, assess situations, provide basic first aid, and coordinate with dispatch and emergency responders.
• Enforce campus policies with professionalism and maintain documentation of incidents and referrals.
• Support residence life with safety checks, locking/unlocking, and after-hours housing safety concerns.
• Provide safety escorts and assist with event safety and crowd management.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Independent work

Evening/weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public safety, or related field preferred

Job description

Tiffin University is seeking a Campus Safety & Security Officer (unarmed) to maintain a safe and welcoming campus environment on the Tiffin, OH campus. This full-time role focuses on visible safety presence, routine patrols, incident reporting, and collaboration with multiple university departments to support student persistence and campus belonging.

The position emphasizes prevention, de-escalation, and timely referrals to university resources, with duties including building security, access