2Nd Shift Public Safety Officer

    2nd Shift Public Safety Officer     Category: Administrative & Staff Subscribe: Department: Public Safety Locations: Rock Island, IL Posted: Mar 19, 2024 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Full-time Non-Exempt Position ID: 173817

About Augustana College:

Augustana College is a private, selective, residential college of the liberal arts and sciences with enrollment of 2600 students.  Our beautiful residential 115-acre campus is located in Rock Island, Illinois, part of the Quad Cities metropolitan area along the Mississippi River, 165 miles west of Chicago. Augustana awards the Bachelor of Arts in about 90 majors and related academic programs. 

Employees at Augustana enjoy an excellent benefit package including medical, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefits for employees and their family members, and much more.

Job Description:

Job Title:  Public Safety Officer                                                                               Revised:  May 2019

Status:  Non-Exempt    Full-time year round position

Wage Grade: 720

Reports To:  Augustana Chief of Police & Public Safety

Overview:  Under direct supervision, performs a variety of duties and task relating to the health and safety of persons and property at Augustana College.  Patrols the campus at designated times and areas, following established procedures for handling a wide variety of situations.  Work hours typically include weekends and holiday hours on a scheduled basis.

Job Duties:

1. Patrols College property at designated times and location on both foot and by vehicle making periodic inspections of building and grounds.  During patrol, identifies suspicious situations, investigates, and acts to prevents problems. 
2. Uses patrol time to protect College property and equipment against fire, theft, damage, illegal entry, or other threats.  Reports unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate leaders for handling.  Follows-up to ensure resolution as requested.
3. Responds to medical, fire, and personnel emergencies involving visitors and/or members of the College community including students, faculty, staff and administrators.
4. As necessary, involves additional resources and/or members of the campus community to make decisions and/or proactively communicate possible issues and situations.  Communicates with Public Safety, College Administration, local police and fire departments, and others as needed.
5. Directs traffic and performs event control when needed.  Balances the needs of the College with the needs of events and participants, ensuring a safe experience for all.
6. Assists and directs campus visitors.  Provide guidance and general information to promote the overall positive culture of the campus.  Provides assistance to campus members with lock-out vehicle issues upon request.
7.  Prepares and submits written reports of activities as well as other administrative tasks as directed.  Provides sufficient detail to allow for good decision-making by other involved parties.
8. Works collaboratively with all members of the Public Safety department to accomplish the department's and college's objectives.
9. Attends training, additional education, department meetings, and participates as needed in administrative and judicial hearings.
10. Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Education:

High school diploma or GED is required.  Additional education, particularly in the areas of law enforcement is preferred.

Experience & Skills:

• 0-3 of related experience in public or private sector security and/or law enforcement.  While experience is not required it is greatly preferred.
• Ability to work with a wide range of personalities and maintain a balance of service orientation and compliance with Campus regulations.
• Must be able to report to work on a reliable basis.
• Strong detail orientation
• Ability to quickly assess a situation and determine an appropriate response.
• Ability to follow established procedures and communicate with a diverse population.
• Basic computer skills

Travel:  Extensive on-campus travel, little to no off-campus travel.

Physical Requirements: 

This position requires good physical condition with the ability to walk for long periods, climb stairs, work in an outdoor environment, and lift up to 50 pounds on a periodic basis.  Must be able to perform duties in extreme weather conditions. Also required is the ability to listen, hear, speak, read, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to use a computer to accomplish a variety of job tasks.

Special Requirements: 

As key personnel representing the College to the campus and public this position requires excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to relate to a diverse campus population, and the ability and willingness to model the mission and high standard of behavior of Augustana College.    Public Safety Officers must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid driver's license.  Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check.

Additional Information:

The current opening is for 2nd Shift which includes regular hours of 3pm-11pm.

EEO Statement:

Augustana is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is Augustana College's policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability and any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Note:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities are subject to change at any time with or without notice.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume for full consideration.

   

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