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Public Safety Officer

Employer
Fairfield University
Location
Connecticut, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jul 7, 2022

Job Details

Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuit university with a 200-acre campus located along the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT. The University is comprised of approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students pursuing degrees within 5 schools: The College of Arts and Sciences, The Charles F. Dolan School of Business, The School of Engineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and School of Education and Human Development. As an expression of our Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfield embraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouraging critical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fostering ethical and religious values.

Job Description:

DEPARTMENT: Public Safety

BASIC FUNCTION: Performs effectively as a Public Safety Officer and executes public safety-related duties in accordance with federal, state and university regulations; completes specialty tasks as assigned; remains abreast of public safety trends to enhance public safety skills and performs other duties necessary to ensure crime prevention of the university.

UNUSUAL WORK CONDITIONS: Rotating shift work; works holidays, weekends and midnight shift hours. Knowledge of highly confidential information. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, hazardous materials, and other dangerous situations. Must be able to remain in a standing or sitting position for an extended period of time. Works in a variety of weather conditions with an exposure to the elements. Carry a firearm within the course of duties. Respond to active critical incidents. Willingness to work extra-duty assignments.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL NEEDED: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification strongly preferred. If not EMT certified at time of employment, candidate must obtain certification within first 2 years of employment.

EDUCATION: Either a Bachelor’s/Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice or a high school diploma with specific related experience including public safety/civilian/military/police experience.

EXPERIENCE: Registered as a public safety officer with the Connecticut State Police Possession of a Connecticut Security Officer identification card. Possession of current motor vehicle license in good standing. Possession of a CT pistol permit and Security Officer firearms permit with Security Officer endorsement. Possess and maintain EMT certification. Mandated training for hazardous materials and bloodborne pathogens will be provided. Must be in good physical condition. Must meet annual firearms qualification requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Effectively performs as a Public Safety Officer. This involves:

- patrolling university buildings and grounds by way of radio-equipped

cars, foot patrol and bicycles to prevent theft, trespass, vandalism or

violations of General Statutes and/or university regulations,

- investigating and reporting on any violations of the General Statutes

and/or university regulations,

- enforcing parking regulations including the issuance of tickets, permits

and coordination of towing efforts,

- notifying supervisors and proper authorities regarding any violations

of the General Statutes and/or university regulations,

- responding and investigating motor vehicle accidents and accidents

caused as a result of fire and personal injury in accordance with

proper public safety, health and safety procedures,

- assisting in the supervision and professional development of officer

trainees, non-officer Public Safety personnel and/or students,

- performing general public safety functions including dispatch operations,

traffic control checkpoint duty, monetary escort services and basic

public safety service information to the general public,

- effectively responding to and providing medical care in conjunction with

appropriate completion of medical training.

2. Performs a specialty task as assigned.

3. Remains abreast of public safety trends and measures and attends appropriate

training sessions to enhance public safety skills.

4. Executes other duties necessary to ensure crime prevention of the university.

5. Participates in the professional development of the department and the

university. This involves:

- participating in staff meetings as requested,

- acting as a responsible committee representative as requested,

- promoting an image of efficiency and courtesy throughout the

university community and consistent with the Department of Public Safety’s mission.

6. Promotes safe and secure working conditions. This involves:

- promoting the proper utilization of equipment and materials,

- reporting immediately any unsafe working conditions to supervisor.

7. Assumes responsibility of the shift when designated as the senior officer on duty.

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

Please note that post conditional offer, the following requirements will need to be satisfied for employment: health physical, drug test, psychological evaluation, background check, and physical simulation testing (recurring throughout employment).

This position is based at Fairfield University’s Fairfield, CT campus and is not eligible for immigration assistance.

*Disclaimer
The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain, and should not be interpreted as containing, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

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Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Load a resume or CV first, then upload supporting documents including a cover letter at the bottom of the third page under the "My Experience" section where it says to upload a Resume/CV. You will be able to upload up to 5 other documents in this section. You will be unable to edit your application, so please have all documents available before applying. Faculty Positions : If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email the additional documents to the applicable contact in the job description. Staff positions : If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email them to hr@fairfield.edu

Company

Fairfield Univesity

Our scenic, 200-acre campus is situated on the Connecticut coastline, just 60-minutes away from the heart of Manhattan and less than a mile from the beaches of Long Island Sound. But it’s more than just our surroundings that make our campus unique — it’s our commitment to each and every student’s personal and professional growth and their journey to becoming individuals of purpose.

For more than 80 years, Fairfield University has been graduating adept, accomplished, and socially responsible leaders in an academic community where the learning goes deeper, the friendships are more meaningful, and the experiences stay with you long after graduation. As a values-based, student-centric, outcomes-focused Jesuit Catholic University, we are committed to educating the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — and providing students with experiential learning and professional development opportunities that give them a competitive edge in today’s job market. At Fairfield, the future is filled with opportunities as limitless as your potential, and they all begin with you.

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