What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Safety Officer position at Randolph-Macon College?
Randolph-Macon College is seeking a Campus Safety Officer to join our Day Shift Campus Safety team. This position serves and protects the community and property of the college, responds to and documents reports of incidents and requests for service.
DAY SHIFT SCHEDULE:
Shifts are based on a two-week repeating cycle with scheduled workdays as follows:
Week 1 = Tues., Wed., Sat., Sun. 8AM – 8PM
Week 2 = Mon., Thur., Fri., 8AM – 8PM
Responsibilities
The officer is responsible for promoting positive community relations in the performance of his or her job duties. Officers patrol the campus on foot, bicycle and vehicle while responding to incidents and conducting security checks of building and property. Officers will assist in the preparation of set-ups for athletic and other special events. Officers are required to support the academic environment by maintaining a peaceful and orderly community. Officers provide excellent customer services to students, faculty, staff, and guests of the college.
Qualifications
- High school graduate, or GED equivalent.
- Possess a valid Virginia driver’s license and able to undergo satisfactory criminal background and DMV investigation.
- Certified CPR and First Aid through a licensed provider preferred.
- Previous experience in working in a collegiate environment preferred.
- Possess basic computer aptitude, and event planning experience in a similar environment.
- Individual must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Training in mediation, verbal de-escalation, and diversity preferred.
- Must possess physical fitness as this position requires extensive walking, stair climbing and other physical activities that may include but not be limited to, lifting, bending, kneeling, jogging.
Benefits:
- Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance
- Retirement plan match
- College Tuition Benefits
- Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- STD and LTD benefits
- Wellness Programs
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The duties of the position involve physical risk when officer comes in contact with possible armed, belligerent trespassers and injured persons emitting bodily fluids. Position is considered essential, requiring an employee to report during inclement weather. Successful candidates must be flexible and willing to work extra shifts and special events as needed.
The College:
Founded in 1830, Randolph-Macon has approximately 1650 students and is located in Ashland, VA, a residential community 15 miles north of Richmond and 90 miles south of Washington D.C., thereby having all the benefits for its students, faculty and staff of a dynamic metropolitan area which serves as the state capital. Over 85% of students reside on campus. For more information about the College see www.rmc.edu.
Randolph-Macon College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, believes students learn best in a diverse, inclusive community and is therefore committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. We welcome applications from members of underrepresented populations.
Application:
To apply for the position, submit the following documents to https://bit.ly/41UZd9C in Microsoft Word or PDF format: a current resume, cover letter addressing the position responsibilities and qualifications, and contact information for two professional references to Sharon Jackson, Director of Human Resources. The review and interview process will commence as strong applications are received and the search will remain open until the position is filled.
