Public Safety Officer - Campus Security Officer

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Saint Paul, MN

2d•$24 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to create and maintain a safe and secure environment, monitor safety and security concerns, and is the contact person for emergency personnel at Saint Paul College buildings and surrounding property. Duties include, but are not limited to, patrol interior/exterior and encircling properties of Saint Paul College; create and maintain a safe environment; monitor and patrol all campus-parking areas; respond to campus-wide emergency situations and provide lead work direction for a shift that consists of student Public Safety Dispatchers.

Requirements

Two years of experience as a Security Patrol Officer, Crime Prevention Officer, or Peace Officer (An associate’s degree in Law Enforcement, Paralegal or related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience; a bachelor’s degree in above areas may substitute for two (2) years of experience).
Must pass FBI/BCA background check free from convictions of felony and/or misdemeanor violations.
Must possess a valid Minnesota Class D Driver’s License or obtain one prior to appointment.
Must pass pre-employment physical and drug test exam prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Good written communication with the ability to provide detailed, clear information
Good oral communication skills for interviewing witnesses, victims, suspects, and defusing conflicts and violent situations
Possess knowledge of standard police practices including investigation techniques and procedures, citizen’s arrest power and loss prevention techniques
Experience as a Campus Security Officer or similar position with a College or University
Ability to work as a team member as well as individually
Knowledge of access control, video surveillance, report writing software, intrusion alarms, detection and fire alarms
Experience providing customer service, assisting the public and de-escalating difficult situations.

Responsibilities

Patrol interior/exterior and encircling properties of Saint Paul College (SPC).
Regulate, monitor and patrol all campus parking areas: parking ramp, surface lots, loading dock ramp and area, driveways and fire access lanes.
Respond to campus-wide emergency situation and trouble calls.
Enforce established key responsibility procedures for all campus buildings
Direct and assign all student security monitors (5-7).
Perform other duties as requested by the Director of Public Safety or the Vice President of Finance and Operations.

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents