What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Officer II, Randolph Campus position at Vermont State University?
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER II
VSCSF, Grade 8, Non-Exempt
BASIC FUNCTION
To protect people and property on a college campus. To assist in the handling of various emergency situations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Patrol campus buildings and grounds to prevent or deal with any incidents of theft, vandalism, fire or fire hazards, disorderly conduct, violation of college traffic, safety, security, or other regulations, and so forth.
- Check IDs of visitors. Escort individuals off campus as appropriate.
- Ensure that buildings are locked and unlocked as appropriate. Check physical plant at night.
- Respond to complaints / calls related to possible criminal activity, investigate incident and / or apprehend involved individuals as appropriate.
- Investigate complaints made by faculty, staff, or students on campus.
- Investigate traffic accidents on campus.
- Respond to calls involving medical emergencies. Administer first aid and / or call for additional assistance as needed.
- Report any security incidents and unusual or hazardous conditions on campus to appropriate officials.
- Call for and assist local fire and rescue personnel as needed.
- Assist area police with investigations on campus.
- Provide security services such as parking and traffic direction, crowd control, and the like, for special events.
- Provide special transportation and / or escort services as needed.
- Issue keys to buildings and rooms, and assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors with problems with keys, locks, doors, cars, etc.
- Give visitors directions and general campus information.
- Supervise the activities of student workers.
- Assist in training and overseeing the daily work of new Public Safety Officers.
- Prepare all required paperwork on security activities.
- Take part in trainings around restorative justice, de-escalation, and trauma response.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Minimal supervision is received from the Associate Director of Public Safety.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school education plus two to three years of relevant work experience, including one year of directly related security or law enforcement training or experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. A valid Vermont driver's license is also required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
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Location : Vermont State University, Randolph campus
This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.
We encourage applicants with a demonstrated interest in building and supporting an inclusive, equitable, and diverse community at VSC.
Benefits Package
Vermont State University is a part of the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS). VSCS values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. VSCS strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. VSCS is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact our HR office for assistance with accommodations at humanresources@vermontstate.edu.
NOTE : This job is subject to a criminal background check. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check.
