Public Safety Officer 300 pm - 1100 pm Shift
Public Safety Officer 300 pm - 1100 pm Shift
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Public Safety Officer Fulltime 40 hours/week 3:00 pm 11:00 pm Benefit Eligible Position.
The Department of Public Safety serves the Creighton community through proactive patrolling rapid response outreach security technology and safe transportation. Our goal is to create a secure environment for all community members. The team consists of 3 shift managers 3 lead officers 18 unarmed and armed officers and 6 dispatchers. Public Safety is responsible for campus security enforcement emergency management campus safety and parking on the Omaha Campus.
Officers protect life and property demonstrating integrity community engagement and sound judgment under pressure. They respond to emergency and nonemergency calls apply crime prevention techniques and conduct investigations using surveillance and access records. Officers handle fire and security alarms provide first aid engage with students enforce parking regulations and assist with vehicle issues. They may also take on dispatcher duties or other assignments as needed.
Armed Officers Only: While the core duties and essential functions of a Public Safety Officer role are similar for armed and unarmed officers those who work in an armed capacity will be responsible for safely and securely maintaining and carrying a universityowned firearm and complying with Federal State and Local laws in addition to the department standard operating procedures (SOPs) governing the use of force.
- Patrol campus areas by vehicle bike or on foot assisting University students employees and visitors responding quickly to emergency threats. Enforce parking violations secure buildings and unlock as needed and provide motorists with jump starts and other vehicle assistance. Respond to fire and security alarms providing first aid and initial situational assessment until local fire and rescue first responders arrive.
- Respond to service calls and incidents to resolve problems. Conduct original and followup investigations using video surveillance access control records and other resources to gather fact and resolve incidents. Document incidents that occur timely and appropriately within the system.
- Engage with students faculty and staff in formal and informal settings to foster positive relationships.
- Armed Officers Only: In addition to the essential functions stated above armed officers will maintain competencies for firearms use including mandatory trainings and frequent cleaning of firearm on a continual and consistent basis.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associates degree preferred.
- 12 years of workrelated experience preferred; campus law enforcement/security department or emergency service agency preferred. Additional education may be substituted for experience.
- 12 years of experience in a position requiring interpersonal human relations or customer service skills and high public interaction.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
In addition to the required Education and Experience stated above all Officers will require successful completion of a preemployment screening process which includes:
- a criminal background check
- motor vehicle report
- drug screen
- medical /physical exam
- psychological testing and evaluation
Armed Officers: must complete firearms training annually and qualify to carry a semiautomatic pistol by meeting the standard mandated by the Nebraska State Qualification Course.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of security operations safety practices and enforcement procedures.
- Knowledge of relevant equipment policies procedures and strategies to promote effective security operations for the protection of people property and facilities.
- Armed Officers must be knowledgeable with firearms usage and cleaning techniques.
- Ability to selfstart and selfsupervise daily tasks sometimes under stressful volatile or confusing situations.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to critically assess inquiries and provide appropriate information or resolution using judgment and available resources.
- Ability to react calmly during emergency situations to relay information to appropriate personnel.
- Ability to coordinate and prioritize work with multiple and conflicting demands in a fastpaced stressful environment.
- Ability to interpret and apply University policies and applicable federal laws including VAWA FERPA HIPAA and the Clery Act.
- Ability to remain professional with a diverse group of individuals including faculty staff students guests and the public.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English both orally and in writing.
- Basic proficiency in MS Word and Outlook. Ability to learn to use incident reporting software to produce accurate reports of incidents.
- Ability to communicate concisely and coherently with callers responding officers other University officials and local first responders.
- Ability to exercise strong verbal communication skills including voice enunciation projection articulation control and command. Must project a voice compatible in tone and diction with radio and telephone systems.
- Must be able to work any of the three operational shifts or for a specific time period to meet University/Department needs.
- Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time respond quickly on foot or in a vehicle and work in inclement weather conditions with potential exposure to danger.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Must have a current valid drivers license for a minimum of 6 months with a clean driving record for the last 3 years and no major violations within the last 5 years.
- CPR and first aid (training provided).
- Armed officers must annually qualify to carry a semiautomatic pistol by meeting the standard mandated by the Nebraska State Qualification Course.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
