Full-Time Patrol Officer

Job Title:Patrol Officer

Department: Public Safety

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Supervises: N/A

Reports to: Chief of Public Safety and/or Chief’s Delegate

Location: Siena Heights University, Adrian, Michigan

About Siena Heights University:

Siena Heights University is a Catholic institution founded by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, and a recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), located in beautiful Adrian, Michigan. With a student population averaging 1,700 undergraduates and 163 graduate-level students: with approximately 300 employees. The Siena Heights University mission is “to assist people to become more competent, purposeful, and ethical through a teaching and learning environment which respects the dignity of all” and the team at Siena supports the Catholic and Dominican mission and identity, which are inspired by the life and teachings of St. Catherine of Siena.

Position Overview:

Primary responsibility is to assure the safety of the Siena Heights Community. Performs patrols and emergency response functions, provides supervision of Public Safety Staff as defined by rank.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assists other Public Safety staff on duty, by supervising daily work details, advising, counseling, training, and relaying information from the Chief’s Office.
• Shall be responsible for the daily management of the Department of Public Safety in the absence of higher-ranked Public Safety staff.
• Must demonstrate the proper procedure for opening and closing rounds.
• Must perform safety rounds, safety checks, and parking lot checks.
• Must possess the knowledge to perform dispatch and desk duties, demonstrating the ability to answer the switchboard and security phones.
• Must be proficient in camera operations and perform camera rounds, as per procedure.
• Maintains security of all campus buildings, property, students, and visitors by routinely patrolling and surveying assigned areas.
• Maintains direct communication with the Chief about all staff and community concerns.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with Resident Life staff, ensuring a benefit to the campus community.
• Responds to all calls for assistance from the Siena Heights community, including those from the Resident Life staff and the Campus Village Apartments, as needed.
• Assists with ensuring that monthly fire safety checks are complete and accurate, as per procedure.
• Accurately completes all reports, logs, and documentation, as required.
• Assists in ensuring that all patrol and special event scheduling of staff is completed appropriately.
• Assumes control of all incidents requiring DPS intervention or assistance, maintaining contact with DPS staff and outside emergency agency assistance, as necessary.
• Directs and maintains communication with on and off-campus administrative authorities during emergent situations, calling-in additional staff and completing reporting requirements, as per procedure.
• Assists with AED checks and medical supply inventory, as well as inventory control.
• Attends judicial review boards and court trials, as assigned by the Chief.
• Assists with the training of new staff members, including assisting with training week for student employees.
• Shall assist with all scheduled staff meetings and training sessions.
• Shall assist the Chief in policy and procedure enforcement, advising the Chief of alleged violations which may need to be investigated.
• Assists with the scheduling and checking in/out of university fleet vehicles, as per procedure, and may be required to drive University vehicles, as needed.
• Completing all other Departmental duties, as assigned by the Chief of Public Safety.

Qualifications, Experience, Abilities and Skills Required:

· High School Diploma required, associate’s degree or higher is preferred.

· Preferred law enforcement or security experience

· Must pass criminal background check. Must possess a valid driver’s license with no major infractions in driving history.

· Must be responsible and reliable, a positive role model for the Siena Community.

· Must be First Aid, AED, and CPR certified; or willing to become certified within a reasonable amount of time upon hire.

· Must be able to have the manual dexterity to direct traffic in a variety of weather conditions.

· Must possess capacity to speak clearly on the telephone, radio, and in face-to- face interactions.

· Must be knowledgeable about university and public safety policy and procedures, able to respond to changing priorities, and able to direct the work of others.

· Must possess the ability to communicate with others, verbally and in writing.

· Must have the ability to remain calm and take control during emergent situations or under stressful conditions, especially when others are agitated or emotional.

· Must be knowledgeable of incident command systems – certified in NIMS (levels according to current governmental standards); or willing to become certified within a reasonable amount of time upon hire.

· Must be knowledgeable about community policy concepts and models.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Equal Employment Opportunity & ADA Compliance

Siena Heights University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military and all other protected classes in the State of Michigan or as provided by Federal Law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To ensure equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, Siena Heights University will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified individual, unless undue hardship on the operation of the organization would result.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Adrian, MI 49221: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15