What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Safety Officer - Night Shift (Sun-Wed) position at Lynn University?
Summary :
Campus Safety Officers are responsible for fostering a quality service approach towards the community to assure all university policies and procedures and the mission and vision of the Division of Student Affairs in leading to overall student success and retention are achieved.
Job Description :
Essential duties and responsibilities
- Provide a personalized approach to fulfilling relief position duties (i.e., gatehouse, dispatch, etc.).
- Respond to all campus emergencies, crimes in progress, fire alarms, interpersonal conflicts, Title IX incidents, and serious medical emergencies.
- Engage in collaborative teamwork within the Division of Student Affairs, Campus Safety, and throughout the university community.
- Investigate and prepare written Incident Reports and other documents to ensure a culture of professional conduct, accuracy, and ethical standards.
- Monitor and enforce the university parking program.
- Open and close buildings as prescribed by the Campus Communication Center.
- Assist with patrolling special and sporting events as required.
- Monitor assigned patrol areas and identify and address suspicious activity.
- Respond to situations and assist in problem resolution through effective communication and maintaining professional composure in all interactions, making reasonable and fair judgments and decisions.
- Protect against unauthorized entry to the university campus and buildings, and identify trespassers on university property.
- Support and work closely with local law enforcement agencies to build solid professional relationships and address issues effectively and efficiently.
- Be proficient in using all access control systems and CCTVs deployed on campus.
- Serve as a first responder during campus emergencies, including hurricane responses.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Primary schedule is Sunday through Wednesday 6 pm-6 am. Flexibility to work weekends, overnights, and other shifts as required.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Minimum Qualifications
Accreditation and equal opportunity
Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer / Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, titleixcoordinator@lynn.edu, or 1 561-237-7727; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 1 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. 2020 Lynn University
Americans with Disabilities Act
Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling 1 561-237-7639.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Clery Act, the University annually provides a report to each student and current employee, as well as to prospective employees and students, that provides a detailed disclosure of information regarding campus security practices (including Emergency Response Plan, Timely Warnings, Emergency Warnings, Missing Persons, fire safety policies, fire prevention data, and Crime Log policies), as well as crime and fire-related incident statistics for the preceding year. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lynn.edu / securityreport
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