What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Officer position at Rider University?
Location : Lawrenceville
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : Rider00088
Division : Facilities & University Ops
Department : Public Safety
Opening Date : 11 / 25 / 2024
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit : N / A
Work Schedule : Must be willing to work flexible schedule that may include working day, evening and overnight shifts, including weekends and holidays. Will also include extra assignments / overtime on short or no notice. Total hours per week (excluding overtime) is 40 hours.
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Position Overview
Provides the university with excellent customer & community service assistance, protects life, and safeguards property through the maintenance of law and order by enforcing all rules and regulations governing Rider University.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of one-year law enforcement, security, military, or firefighting experience or a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must have, or be willing to obtain within one year, CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must possess the following : demonstrated ability to work well with others and under both direct and indirect supervision; excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to be professional and calm under pressure; a high degree of dedication, honesty, and integrity; computer literacy; ability to perform physical aspects of the job; and willingness and ability to work flexible hours and voluntary and involuntary overtime.
- The completion of a satisfactory background is required. Individuals must possess a valid and satisfactory driver's license.
- This position has been deemed essential by the University to ensure the continuation of critical University operations, attend to the needs of students and others, and protect the University's assets during an emergency or when the University has closed or suspended operations. University employees designated as essential personnel must remain on duty or report to work as regularly scheduled to avoid interruption of essential services unless directed or permitted to do otherwise, as indicated by their department supervisor.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Rider University is consistently highly ranked as a best college by U.S. News and World Report and The Princeton Review for student success, academic programs, veteran friendliness, and its sustainability efforts.
Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.
Rider University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.
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