What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Officer II position at Kalamazoo Valley Community College?
Can people count on you to make sound decisions even under pressure? Are you able to remain calm in difficult situations? If this sounds like you, then Kalamazoo Valley may have the perfect opportunity for you as a Public Safety Officer II. This full-time position reports to the Captain of Public Safety, and performs law enforcement functions on the grounds and around the perimeters of all Kalamazoo Valley Community College sites.
Duties include
Duties include
5 years of law enforcement experience strongly preferred.
Fire Inspector certification preferred.
Physical Demands
Extensive standing, walking, performing patrols, directing traffic and providing physical assistance in emergency situations.
Work Hours: Hours will vary. Posting Date 02/27/2025 Closing Date: 03/06/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants:
Internal Posting: Must currently be a Public Safety Officer at Kalamazoo Valley to apply.
EEO Statement
As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive.
Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.
Duties include
- Patrolling campus locations and surrounding streets.
- Enforcing local and state laws and parking regulations.
- Providing service functions including directing traffic and assistance to students and staff.
- Responding to emergency situations of accidental, medical, industrial and criminal nature and taking appropriate action as needed.
- Investigating criminal and non-criminal incident complaints received from the college community.
- Writing reports involving incidents for presentation to the Prosecuting Attorney's Office and/or the Student Relations Coordinator.
- Working with students and staff on crime prevention issues.
- Developing and presenting related training as appropriate,
- Other related tasks.
Duties include
- Collecting, organizing, requesting and recording information to maintain and monitor MIOSHA compliance requirements including Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each chemical in use at the Institution.
- Training and updating the written plan.
- Serving as the key contact within Institutional Safety for all safety record keeping and Banner information; review and recommend updates to maintain Safety information systems; conduct/oversee safety inspections; coordinate environmental and employee safety training programs; and, develop, organize, schedule and/or conduct training programs.
- Conduct facility and equipment inspections; document findings, prepare and distribute safety citations.
- Recommend methods to reduce and/or eliminate hazards.
- Maintain and monitor operational permits and certificates for facilities and/or equipment.
- Schedule and facilitate inspections by outside agencies.
- Coordinate the hazardous waste management programs.
- Maintain all required records and statistics; and, prepare and submit reports to regulatory agencies.
- Assist with updating all emergency procedures, exit and shelter maps.
- Assist with updating emergency management program.
- Must be a current Public Safety Officer at Kalamazoo Valley.
- Associate's degree in appropriate field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- MCOLES certification required.
- Candidates selected to interview for this position will be required to submit to a criminal record background check and a credit history check.
- First aid/CPR certification strongly desired.
- Knowledge of federal, state and local criminal and safety laws.
5 years of law enforcement experience strongly preferred.
Fire Inspector certification preferred.
Physical Demands
Extensive standing, walking, performing patrols, directing traffic and providing physical assistance in emergency situations.
Work Hours: Hours will vary. Posting Date 02/27/2025 Closing Date: 03/06/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants:
Internal Posting: Must currently be a Public Safety Officer at Kalamazoo Valley to apply.
EEO Statement
As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive.
Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.
