Campus Safety Officer

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PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Campus Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety of all members of the Lewis and Clark community and the security of all Lewis and Clark College property. This position responds to emergencies and resolves effectively situations independently or with the assistance of internal or external resources.

This position is represented by the Lewis & Clark College Support Staff Association Local 4912 of the American Federation of Teachers.

The current LCCSSA Bargaining Agreement can be found here: https://www.lclark.edu/unions/lccssa/

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patrol (20% of the time)

• Vehicle and foot patrol of campus property to observe campus conditions, preventative measures to deter crime.
  
  

Security (20%)

• Building security, including physically locking and unlocking doors, managing access for digital card reader locks, and afterhours access to secured areas.
  
  

Enforcement (10%)

• Enforcement of college policy and State and Local laws, specifically related to smoking policy, drug and alcohol policy, and safety related policies.
  
  

Investigation (10%)

• Investigating policy violations and crimes on campus, including theft, graffiti, criminal mischief, public intoxication, mayhem.
  
  

Reporting (10%)

• Writing detailed reports of policy violations and/or crimes on campus, determined by severity of the violation or crime.
  
  

First Response (15%)

• First responder to medical and other emergencies, including, but not limited to: simple first aid, determination of medical/hospitalization necessity, mental health crisis, weather or natural disaster related, chemical spills, fire. Responding to alarms (intrusion, fire, trouble and panic).
  
  

Service (15%)

• Public service, including assisting visitors to campus, monitoring after hours events, escorting employees and students for safety concerns, providing vehicle assistance (for dead batteries, etc), responding to neighborhood complaints.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
  
  
• 2-3 years of experience with college campus safety, private safety, park rangers, police or military
  
  
• Working knowledge of local, county and state laws and regulations
  
  
• DPSST certification for unarmed private security
  
  
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification
  
  
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
  
  
• Knowledge of defensive tactics
  
  
• Ability to comprehend information that leads to a conclusion of policy violation and/or criminal act
  
  
• Ability to determine the procedures needed to resolve criminal acts and/or policy violations
  
  
• Ability to honor and work with all identities and individuals, particularly those who are underrepresented in the country and/or at Lewis & Clark.
  
  
• Working knowledge of local, county, and state laws and regulations
  
  
• Ability to work varied schedule and at short notice
  
  
• Ability to report to work even when the college is closed on account of hazardous conditions due to inclement weather or other natural or human-caused disasters.
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree or two years of college coursework or specialized training in the field and 4 years of directly related job experience; OR Bachelor's degree and 2 years of directly related job experience.
  
  
• 4 years of experience in college or other educational setting.
  
  

Work Schedule

• Full time
  
  
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods in all weather conditions
  
  
• Bending, kneeling/squatting, twisting, climbing (stairs), standing, driving, sitting, walking, grasping/gripping, pinching/squeezing, reaching, push/pulling, repetitive hand movements (e.g., typing), seeing, talking, listening ​
  
  

Directions for Cover Letter

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Reasonable Accommodation

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Background Check

Lewis & Clark College will conduct a background check on the finalist, which will include a criminal record check. If a conviction is discovered, a determination will be made whether the conviction is related to the position for which the individual is applying or would present safety or security risks before an employment decision is made. A criminal conviction does not necessarily automatically bar an applicant from employment.

Eligibility to Work

In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.