PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER

SUMMARY:
Siena Heights University, a Catholic liberal arts institution founded and sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, invites applications for the position of Public Safety Officer.  This position primary responsibility is to assure the safety of the Siena Heights Community.  Dispatching, directing traffic, switchboard, desk operations, internal and external rounds, opening and closing rounds, parking rounds, stationary posts, escorts, emergency response, camera rounds, safety checks, fire alarm response, crown control and parking registration.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works as a team member to maintain a safe campus, knows the procedures for opening rounds and closing rounds, works stationary posts when needed, performs safety rounds and safety checks, performs parking rounds, performs desk duties per department procedures, answers switchboard and security phones, dispatch duties as per department procedures, first response for emergency situations per proper protocol, responds to fire alarms on or off duty according to department policy, proficiency in departmental procedures for fire alarms and drills, attend a one-week training session in the fall, and any other training as requested, attend staff meetings as scheduled, performs crowd control when needed, takes complaints and reports, reports any criminal activities properly and promptly, proficient in camera operations and performs camera rounds according to current staff requirements, scheduling/checking in and out of University vehicles per procedures, and  follows the rules and regulations of Siena Heights University (as outlined in the Saints Guide and the Employee Handbook)

REQUIREMENTS:

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent certification.  Prefer two years of post secondary education and/or prior management or supervisory experience.  Experience in law enforcement, security, or related field is desirable.  Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing with others.  Ability to keep calm in emergency or conditions where others are agitated.  First aid , CPR, and fire safety certificated. Must be able to take control of volatile situations

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Qualified candidates are invited to complete the application form found at the top of the main employment web page http://www.sienaheights.edu/jobs.aspx

The application form will allow you to attach your cover letter and resume. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. EOE