Public Safety Officer (3rd Shift)

Public Safety Officer

University Marketing and Communications

Public Safety Office

Non-Exempt

Grade 11: $23.38/hour

9 E4

Provide primary coverage for the public safety - security function for university property, students, faculty, visitors and staff.

Provide a 24/7 presence on the campus, student housing and other university property. Enforce university rules and regulations, local, state and federal laws as prescribed by the Board of Trustees. Patrol on foot, bicycle, or in vehicle university buildings, housing, and grounds to protect property, assets and persons from theft, fire, vandalism, disturbances and safety hazards. Investigate and report potential hazardous, unlawful activity, unusual or suspicious conditions or activities and initiates the appropriate actions necessary to protect persons or the university assets. Make routine and non-routine security checks of buildings and grounds. Unlock and lock doors utilizing manual and electronic locking mechanisms, and according to schedules and instructions. Monitor radio and other communication devices and respond to calls for service including but not limited to distress, domestic disputes, and complaints of alleged unruly activity. Assess and bring situation under control. Take statements from victims and witnesses. Provide appropriate or additional assistance if requested from public safety or other agencies. Respond to and investigate fire, search and rescue, security, emergency and building alarms; clears traffic and provides support to emergency personnel; provides emergency medical response until relieved by equal or higher qualified emergency responders. May be required to provide transportation for injured or ill students to the University Health Center. Rescue persons trapped in elevators. Respond to and reports traffic accidents. Assess extent of personal injuries and provides medical assistance until relieved by outside responders. Take statements from victims and witnesses. Assist with extracting victims and lifting individuals onto stretchers and into medical vehicles. Direct the removal of vehicles involved. Prepare and write reports for investigations of violations of university policy, all crimes, injury/illness complaints, traffic accidents, fire alarms, property damage, thefts, disorderly conduct, animal complaints including their capture, and other incidents occurring on or related to the University. Communicate with appropriate university departments about safety or security irregularities occurring on university property or involving faculty, staff, students or visitors. Deliver disciplinary or other documents to university staff, faculty, students or others as directed. Participate in the formal investigation of violations by searching scenes, search and seizure, logging evidence and following prescribed procedures to preserve and protect evidence. Interview victims and witnesses and conduct neighborhood checks. Prepare and submit to superiors all required reports and summaries of activities according to the established department deadlines. Testify in on-campus disciplinary hearings and criminal/civil court as required by department policies and procedures. Enforce campus traffic regulations. Identify traffic offenders, verify license and registration data. Educate drivers on safe driving practices and issue warnings or citations as warranted. Provide courteous customer service to students, faculty, staff and visitors. Assist persons on campus with a variety of public services such as sickness, injury, directions, vehicle/foot escorts, assisting stranded motorists, jump starting vehicles, airing of vehicle tires, supplying minimum amount of gasoline, lost and found property, money escorts for university personnel, and assisting with vehicle and building unlocks. Direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic on campus as directed or as needed. Mobilize motorized vehicles when required. Provide security and crowd control at campus demonstrations, exhibits, sporting events, dances, and other events. Prevent individuals from injuring others by using physical restraint if necessary. Maintain the appearance and serviceability of patrol vehicle, all issued uniforms and/or required equipment and supplies. Operate and effectively utilize safety equipment including, but not limited to fire extinguisher, portable oxygen and defibrillator. Monitor and notify University community of inclement weather and other information using the numerous means of communication including RAVE, radio, telephone, email, voice enunciator, public address or other methods as available. Attend prescribed in-service and/or training programs for certification/recertification in specialized enforcement and medical areas as assigned or required. Attend professional development courses and in-service training. Complete Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) courses as required by Public Safety. Request assistance from other agencies or officials when appropriate. Upon request, provide mutual aid to other emergency agencies. Assist in field training of new staff. Provide information at orientation fairs and other university events. Occasionally, be required to perform dispatch duties, such as receiving emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance, gather essential information, monitor fire alarms and other systems, and provide information to internal departments and external organizations as needed to determine the appropriate response and dispatch appropriate personnel. Record dispatch information in computer and update statuses. Other related duties as assigned.

Two years of college coursework preferred. One year of security related, law enforcement, first responder or military related experience preferred.

The position requires: Ongoing independent physical access to areas throughout the University campus, with frequent exposure to a variety of extreme weather conditions, including periods of adverse weather. Frequent periods of driving or riding in a vehicle, sometimes for extended periods of time. The regular use of sensory abilities such as hearing, seeing and smelling to independently assess emergency situations. Accurately and factually observing, recalling, reporting and recording a variety of situations. Periods of remaining still, standing, walking, running, bending, stooping, and crawling or otherwise positioning oneself in order to assist in emergency situations or to provide emergency medical care. On a regular basis, moderate physical activity which includes the independent handling of average objects and equipment weighing up to 70lbs, and the occasional independent exertion of up to 20 pounds of force, including for the purpose of depressing sternum when performing CPR. Periods of exposure to high places, cramped spaces, noise, machinery and its moving parts, fumes, chemicals and toxic substances. Periodically, independently achieving and maintaining effective physical restraint of other individuals. Ability to use computers and computer systems (hardware and software) to set up functions, to process and retrieve information, to create documents and to send communications. The consistent presentation of a calm and professional demeanor at all times, even when responding to time sensitive and high pressure situations, and while interacting and cooperating with University employees, students, and visitors. The ability to work a rotating shift as necessary to meet department need, including first, second, and third shift hours.

Standard work hours: 1st shift: Rotating days off, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 2nd shift: Rotating days off, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 3rd shift: Rotating days off, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Occasionally, standard work hours may be revised to meet special assignments. Frequent overtime may be required. Some travel may be required for training or continuing education and University events.

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

USI will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the Associate Director of Human Resources, Constance Hermann, at cjhermann1@usi.edu or (812) 461-5363. Contacting the Associate Director of Human Resources is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities