Public Safety Officer

Located in Bostons historic Fenway area Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Bostons only womens undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all.

Youre joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a sixschool academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition we continue to highlight our highvalue education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and success. Youll find that people who work here truly believe in our mission of preparing students to become social justiceoriented leaders who excel in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace.

As a university that values diversity equity and inclusion Simmons encourages applications from all underrepresented groups. Simmons is committed to creating developing promoting and enhancing inclusive hiring practicesat all levels for all positionsensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty staff student body and curriculum.

ABOUT SIMMONS

Located in Bostons historic Fenway area Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Bostons only womens undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all.

Youre joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a sixschool academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition we continue to highlight our highvalue education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and success. Youll find that people who work here truly believe in our mission of preparing students to become social justiceoriented leaders who excel in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace.

As a university that values diversity equity and inclusion Simmons encourages applications from all underrepresented groups. Simmons is committed to creating developing promoting and enhancing inclusive hiring practicesat all levels for all positionsensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty staff student body and curriculum.

JOB SUMMARY

The Simmons University Public Safety Officers (PSO) work in a team based environment to support the mission goals and objectives of Simmons University and the Simmons University Public Safety Department. PSOs are nonsworn departmental members and are assigned to both patrol and dispatcher functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Patrol Assignments

• Expected to observe and report unsafe conditions and/or suspicious activity immediately when assigned to patrol functions;

• Patrol Simmons University residential and academic campuses to deter crime and to observe and report abnormalities suspicious activity and facility maintenance issues.

• Respond to calls for service;

• Provide walking escorts to community members;

• Assist police operations as directed; act as general public safety agents of the University searching for and correcting hazards violations of safety and security rules;

• Conduct inspections of public safety equipment such as lighting emergency telephones detex alarms door ajar alarms panic alarms fire extinguishers AEDs first aid kits etc.;

• Provide and restrict access to University facilities by conducting locking and unlocking operations as needed.

Dispatch Assignments

• Take emergency and routine calls for service record the details of the calls dispatch appropriate public safety or other resources and provide the details of those calls to responding officers.

• Demonstrate working knowledge and application for all relevant Rules and Procedures Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Response Protocols relevant to their duties and responsibilities as Dispatchers;

• Interact with and monitor a variety of electronic database systems as end users to include Computer Aided Dispatch Video Insight IP Video based surveillance system PTZ Cameras IPARC *Cure 9000 ARMS Web RMV Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) Workday;

• Support all University departments particularly Residential and Student Life and Buildings and Grounds.

• Communicate with the Boston Police Department (BPD) Boston Fire Department (BFD) and Boston Emergency Medical Services (BEMS) and other relevant Federal State and Local enforcement and safety/security related agencies that provide for the public safety on campus and in the immediate surrounding areas;

• Responsible for important emergency and routine notifications to a variety of University and outside officials including the Public Safety command staff Buildings and Grounds staff Student and Residential Life staff; Health Center and Counseling staff BPD BFD and BEMS as well as dispatchers at other area colleges;

• Monitor all security and life safety systems on campus to assure that they operate properly and to respond as needed.

Event Support & Shift Coverage

• Provide shift coverage and work additional hours when needed;

• Support campus events and other campus wide activities.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Must be able to successfully complete a comprehensive preemployment background investigation medical exam drug and psychological testing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPR/First Aid /AED certification along with other licenses and certifications prescribed by the Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police or his/her designee;

• Campus Public Safety experience and APCO Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) and Public Safety Telecommunicator (PST) or other Public Safety/Law Enforcement dispatch training is desirable.

COMPETENCIES

• Confidentiality: In the performance of their duties but particularly when dispatching PSOs routinely interact with persons in distress and are often provided with information that is not intended to be public for a variety of reasons. PSOs are required to maintain the confidentiality of information that is received during the course of their duties i.e. criminal investigations healthcare / other privacy laws policies and/or procedures etc.

• Customer Service Supporting the Community: PSOs are often the connection to the Simmons University Community for visitors callers other agencies and vendors. They are expected to be professional at all times and comply with the policies and procedures of the department and the University while providing excellent customer service. They are expected to help solve problems or direct people to the appropriate person who can assist them. As such PSO duties would at times include assignment to the Simmons Hall security booth on the Residence campus

• Adaptability: PSOs are operating in a dynamic public safety environment and are expected to adjust to changing circumstances and respond to a variety of calls for services. Circumstances dictating PSOs will be assigned other duties as necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the Public Safety Department

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form including use of twoway radio telephone and in facetoface contacts

WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This position requires shift availability during the 24/7 operation of the department including nights weekends and holidays.

• Ability to perform tasks requiring bending stooping standing kneeling walking light lifting of items and climbing stairs.

• This position may be subjected to a work environment with confined spaces and varying outdoor weather conditions.

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