Public Safety Officer (Part-Time)

Summary of Duties

Assist in providing security and assistance for all Lima Campus students, faculty and staff; assist in protecting all Lima Campus buildings and vehicles by making and providing for routine rounds or checks of buildings, walkways, grounds, and parking lots.

Duties & Responsibilities

Hours of work will vary throughout the year. Work hours will be arranged on a weekly basis; and must be able to cover another work shift with only a few hours’ notice. Under the direction of the Public Safety Director, the Public Safety Officer shall perform the following:

• Assist in providing security and assistance for all Lima Campus students, faculty and staff; assist in protecting all Lima Campus buildings and vehicles by making and providing for routine rounds or checks of buildings, walkways, grounds, and parking lots.
• Issue parking citations, check on vehicles, assist with lock-outs and starting cars, assist with towing illegally parked vehicles, etc.
• Provide escort services between campus buildings and parking lots.
• Respond to calls for service such as crimes, traffic crashes, and medical emergencies on campus. Make/assist in making appropriate notifications of law enforcement, fire or emergency medical service agencies.
• Be alert to safety hazards in buildings, on grounds and parking lots and reporting same in timely fashion to maintenance.
• Lock down buildings, labs, classrooms, and offices at night or anytime campus is closed. Open buildings as needed.
• Check locked buildings, labs, classrooms, and offices while making rounds to insure their security.
• Open buildings, labs, classrooms during regular business hours daily.
• Investigate suspicious activity and make appropriate notifications to law enforcement if needed.
• Make appropriate Safety and Security log entries, reports, and maintenance requests.
• Perform other assigned duties as required.

Experience, Skills & Abilities

• Required:
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to deal politely and effectively with faculty, staff, students and general public.

• Preferred:
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR.

Education & Certifications

• Required:
• High school diploma.

• Preferred:
• Two-year Associate Degree or its equivalent.
• Law enforcement experience and OPOTA certification.