Campus Safety Officer

Landmark College, located in beautiful southern Vermont, is a unique, accredited college for bright neurodivergent students with learning differences (LD; including dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and executive function challenges). Landmark provides an intentionally designed, resource-rich academic and student life model within a private liberal arts college environment.

A position with Landmark College is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of promising college students and to help us change how the public thinks about education. We champion a strength-based model and give students the skills and strategies they need to achieve their goals. A fully accredited, not-for-profit institution, Landmark College offers bachelor’s and associate degrees in liberal studies, studio arts, psychology, business, life science and computer science.

Landmark's College Department of Campus Safety is seeking individuals who possess good judgment, discretion, and excellent interpersonal skills, to perform a variety of safety, enforcement, and crime prevention tasks for the College as Campus Safety Officers. Campus Safety Officers assist in creating and sustaining a safe learning, working and living environment for our campus community, 24-hours a day, year-round.

The Officer will work closely with residential life staff regarding security and safety concerns and issues. Alerts residential staff in case of problems or emergencies involving students that cannot be handled by the Security Officer. Assists in investigating crimes and other reportable incidents to the extent possible and submits reports regarding those investigations to the appropriate authority. Enforces rules and regulations as detailed in the Landmark College Student Handbook and other official College publications. In cooperation with residential life staff, conducts room and property searches as directed.

Participates in safety and security orientation and training seminars for new and current students, faculty, and staff. Participates in conducting regular fire alarm drills, maintaining written records regarding drills. Participates in the implementation of security programs, including property registration, student identification, winter safety, and crime prevention programs.

Officers shall have sound organizational skills, general knowledge of the applicable laws of the State of Vermont and above average interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact with a diverse community while maintaining a caring and professional demeanor. They shall demonstrate initiative, energy, and willingness to learn and take on new challenges; and computer literacy, including the ability to learn and employ standard administrative software used at the College.

Education, Experience and Licenses: Security Officers will have a minimum of a high school diploma, a background in the security field. A valid driver's license and telephone are also required.

Physical Demand: Position involves walking, standing, bending, twisting, climbing, frequently carrying heavy loads. Frequent physical exertion and driving motor vehicles is required.

How to Apply;  Interested individuals should provide a cover letter, resume or CV, and the names of three references. Electronic submissions are preferred. Please email your application to humanresources@landmark.edu. Applications may also be mailed to Director of Human Resources, Landmark College, 19 River Road South, Putney, Vermont 05346. No phone calls please.

Diversifying the student body, faculty, and administration is congruent with our mission. We value diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, national origin, neurodiversity, race, and religion. Landmark College is an EO/AA/Vet/Disability employer.