What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Safety Officer - 3rd Shift position at Viterbo University?
Viterbo University is seeking a full-time 3rd Shift Campus Safety Officer. The Campus Safety Officer protects campus community members, guests, and property; prevents crime and disorder; identifies and reports safety and security hazards; and confirms that emergency equipment is in working order.
Reports to: Director of Campus Safety
Shift: Thursday - Sunday, 8pm-6am
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Perform foot patrol in campus facilities and on campus grounds for general purposes of crime prevention and security; provide protection of university students, employees, guests and property.
- Respond to and follow up on complaints, disturbances, and or requests to prevent potentially dangerous situations from occurring on campus property.
- Investigate incidents and violations, collect evidence, interview witnesses, and write incident reports.
- Identify hazards to safety and security; report them to the Director of Campus Safety.
- Monitor surveillance system, fire alarm system, and other emergency notification systems.
- Assist in preparing administrative and operational reports and maintaining files of no contact, no trespassing, protection and restraining orders.
- Act as a liaison to outside emergency services and law enforcement agencies.
- Assist with maintaining organized and effective security operations in the Campus Safety Office, the Security Outpost Office and the Student Union Security Desk.
- Conduct and document routine inspections of AEDs, Code Blue emergency phones, elevator emergency phones, fire extinguishers, etc.
- Carry out other responsibilities as delegated or assigned.
- Will be required to work holidays and cover vacations as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school degree or equivalent and prior experience in security field required. Must possess CPR/AED certifications at time of appointment or the ability to obtain such certifications within 6 months of appointment and maintain such certification for the duration of employment. Must be authorized to work in the United States. Viterbo University is unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of the employment Visa.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A background check is required and will be conducted through the Human Resources Office.
OSHA Category:
Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.
Environmental Conditions:
Subject to outside environmental conditions.
Reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure blood and/or other materials that could transmit infectious diseases.
Subject to hazards.
Physical Requirements/Demands of the Position:
Sitting: Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Walking/Standing: Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Stooping/Bending: Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Running/Pursuing Suspects: Rarely (1-5% or 0.5 hours)
Squatting/Kneeling/Climbing Stairs/Reach (Above/Below Shoulder): Rarely (1-5% or 0.5 hours)
Repetitive Actions (Pinch/Grip/Fine Manipulation): Rarely (1-5% or 0.5 hours)
Balance (Right/Left Leg): Rarely (1-5% or 0.5 hours)
Lifting (Floor to Waist): Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours), 25-50 lbs
Lifting (Waist to Overhead): Rarely (1-5% or 0.5 hours), 0-25 lbs
Carrying (Long/Short Carry, Left/Right): Rarely (1-5% or 0.5 hours), 25-50 lbs
Push/Pull (Static Force): Rarely (1-5% or 0.5 hours), 50-75 lbs
To apply: please complete the online employment application form, upload a cover letter and resume to be considered. Contact Information: Alyson Graef, Viterbo University, 900 Viterbo Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601.
About the University: Viterbo University is a Catholic, Franciscan, liberal arts institution with an enrollment of nearly 2000 students. Viterbo is located in scenic La Crosse, Wisconsin, which has been rated as one of the top places to live in the US. The region features an attractive cost of living, beautiful bluffs and coulees, three major rivers including the Mississippi River, world-class health care and education systems, and easy access to major cities in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois.
Viterbo University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, encourages nominations and candidacy of historically underrepresented groups, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Viterbo University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages nominations and candidacy of historically underrepresented groups.
