On-Call Campus Safety Officer

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ABOUT THE POSITION

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

Lewis & Clark College is a unique institution, known for its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement. Comprised of three distinct campuses, each with its own academic focus, Lewis & Clark offers a well-rounded educational experience. The undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) provides a vibrant, liberal arts education, while the Graduate School of Education and Counseling (GSEC) and the Law School offer specialized programs to prepare future leaders in their respective fields. One notable feature of Lewis & Clark College is the shared Campus Safety department, which serves as a common service for all three campuses. This ensures that students, faculty, and staff across the institution have access to a dedicated team promoting safety and security throughout their academic journeys.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment for all our students. Our approach to campus safety is rooted in restorative justice, student engagement, and a belief in collaboration over punitive enforcement. We value our partnership with Student Rights and Responsibilities (SRR), and aim to ensure our campus remains a place where every individual can thrive.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Patrol

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

Security

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

Enforcement

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

Investigation

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

Reporting

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

First Response

• 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

• 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.
  
  
• Ability to honor and work with all identities and individuals, particularly those who are underrepresented in the country and/or at Lewis & Clark College.
  
  

MUST HAVES

• High School Diploma ; Some job related experience preferred but not required, such as college campus safety, park rangers, private security officer. NOTE: a college degree may be substituted for some job experience.
  
  
• Working knowledge of local, county and state laws and regulations
  
  
• DPSST certified/ or the ability to be certified.
  
  
• First Aid/CPR /AED certified: or complete certificate within 30-days of hire.
  
  
• Valid driver’s license
  
  
• 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
  
  

WORK SCHEDULE

• On-call basis; as needed
  
  
• Benefits Eligible: No
  
  

PAY RATE

• $25 per hour
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Moderate amount of lifting of light weight (up to 15 lbs.) to medium weight (15 to 35 lbs.), climbing or working in physically tiring work
  
  
• Bending, crawling, kneeling/squatting, twisting, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, standing, driving, sitting, walking, grasping/gripping, pinching/squeezing, reaching, pushing/pulling, repetitive hand movements, seeing, talking, listening
  
  

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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.