Part Time Public Safety Officer
Location: Nichols College - Dudley, MA 01571 · Salary: $18.00 - $18.25
Hourly
Description
Preferred evening and overnight coverage
Will hire as needed
Summary of Position:
Under the direction of the Director of Public Safety or their designee, the
Public Safety Officer performs duties to ensure the safety and security on the
campus for students, staff, faculty and visitors. Applies crime risk and
safety hazard prevention techniques, methods, practices, and enforces College
policies and procedures. Public Safety Officers monitor the security of the
buildings and surrounding areas of the campus. They may also serve as liaison
between external law enforcement agencies and the campus community.
Essential Job Functions:
Patrols and secures campus grounds and facilities by vehicle and foot.
Assists in the protection of life and property on campus. Examines doors,
windows, gates, roadways, and lighting to ensure security.
Investigates and submits reports concerning criminal offenses committed on
the campus. Prepares written reports as required. Completes and maintains
records of daily activities including a Communication Log sheet with calls
for service and building checks.
Monitors and reports on a continual basis all conditions which may create
security or safety hazards on the College property. Monitors the camera
system to ensure there is no criminal activity at other parts of the
campus.
Contacts law enforcement, fire, or other public agencies as required.
Assists public service representatives including fire, medical, and police
with directions to emergency investigations.
Enforces College and local laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations
according to established procedures.
Answers incoming calls to Public Safety and dispatches information by
radio to officers. Provides information and directions to campus
facilities, events, or other locations.
Monitors campus traffic and parking; issue citations for violations.
Provides crowd and traffic control for special events on and off campus.
Responds to complaints from the campus community and assists parties to
resolve issues as appropriate.
Respond and perform access control duties including securing and/or
unlocking academic buildings for faculty, staff and students
Respond to fire, smoke detector, and security alarms
Provide safety escorts
Fill front desk assignments
Answer calls for service
Receive and fill out property receipts for lost and found items
May provide first responder support for fires and/or first aid needs.
Other duties as assigned
Work Environment & Physical Demands
This position is an essential personnel position which requires working in
a variety of situations including during holidays, weekends,
day/evening/night shifts, forced overtime, and in a state of emergency
Must be able to: sit or stand for long periods of time; walk, run, climb,
bend, stoop and lift weights proportionate with need to perform medical
assistance; wear a uniform and equipment, and operate a motor vehicle
Lifting, pulling, or pushing heavy objects up to 30 lbs.
Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching
Must be able to traverse all types of terrain including up and down hills,
and on off road uneven surfaces
Environment:
Indoor and outdoor environment. Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather
conditions
May be exposed to uncomfortable work spaces such as darkness or poor
lighting, dirt/dust, fumes/odors, isolation, mechanical or traffic
hazards.
May be exposed to unpleasant social situations or hostile community
response
Must remain calm and be able to deescalate volatile situations
Driving a vehicle to conduct work
Skills/Abilities:
Read, write and speak English fluently
Willing to work varying shifts and flexible hours, including weekends and
holidays
Solid communication and interpersonal skills
Must be customer service oriented.
Detect problems and report accurate information to appropriate staff
React in an emergency and make sound, rational decisions.
Work in high stress, confrontational or hostile environments
Solid critical things and problem-solving skills
Work in crews or independently
Understand and follow directions and complete work assignments on schedule
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Take appropriate steps to promote and sustain effective working
relationships within a diverse multicultural environment
Education and Training:
High school diploma or GED
At least 1 year of directly related experience which may include directly
related certification or practicum training
Must have a valid driver's license and safe driving record.
Must have CPR and First Aid certification within 6 months of hire
Will be required to pass a comprehensive background check and drug
screening.
This position description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of
activities, duties, or responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned
based on business operational needs.
