What are the responsibilities and job description for the CPSO 1 Campus Public Safety Officer position at Drake University?
Position Number: 999233
Unit/Department: Facilities Planning & Management
FTE: Full-time
Department Summary:
Drake University Public Safety is the main provider of emergency services and is committed to maintaining a safe campus environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. With staff available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the Public Safety staff is committed to being active role-models for both students and employees and developing positive community relations with Des Moines Police Department and other organizations.
Job Summary:
Drake University Public Safety is seeking qualified candidates for the Public Safety Supervisor position. This person should have previous supervisory or management experience. The shift hours for this position will be the midnight shift, 11:15 pm - 7:15 am. The successful candidate will contribute to the safety of the university by patrolling campus, providing assistance in conflict resolution, assist in safety prevention efforts as well as supervise shift officers. Candidate should be able to perform all essential job functions and meet the minimum education and experience requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/ GED
- Written / verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Computer experience
- A valid driver's license and ability to meet insurability requirements is required to drive on behalf of the university
- Post offer, pre-employment drug screen required
Job Duties:
- 40% - Supervise public safety officers, patrol areas, control traffic, conduct investigations, searches, monitoring security systems and responding to alarms. - (Essential)
- 35% - Patrol the grounds, buildings and parking areas to identify any irregular conditions that might result in property loss or injury, and take adequate intermediary measures to assure the protection of our employees, students, assets and public reputation. - (Essential)
- 5% - Act as coordination point in emergency situations by staying apprised of emergency response systems, monitor emergency activities and respond to outlined in department procedures, keep supervisors apprised of situation with regular updates. - (Essential)
- 5% - Conduct investigations into crimes that affect the university, its employees, students or visitors. This may include interviews, collecting physical evidence, preparing documentation and testifying in court. - (Essential)
- 5% - Keep upper management apprised of any developments or problems that may interfere with process or cause property loss. - (Essential)
- 5% - Conduct training of new patrol officers, schedule work assignments, administer employee discipline and perform employee evaluations. - (Essential)
- 5% - Safeguard the assets of the university against fire, theft, vandalism, sabotage, illegal entry and misuse. - (Essential)
- 0% - Other duties as assigned. - (Essential)
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants should complete the online application.
Salary & Benefits
The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.
At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts.
Tuition Benefits.
Review of Applications Begins: Review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain posted until filled.
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
About Drake:
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Drake:
requested in our online application system.
Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (ph: 515.271.3133; e: jobs@drake.edu) and let us know how we can assist you.
At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
