Public Safety Officer at None

The Public Safety Officer will strive to assure the safety/security and well-being of the students, faculty, staff and guests. The Public Safety Officer must obtain a CPR/AED certification within 60 days from the date of hire.

• Perform routine patrols of and through University of Saint Joseph buildings and property utilizing various patrol methods including but not limited to vehicle, foot and bicycle patrols. 
• Mediate disagreements between individuals in a calm and composed manner. 
• Respond to emergency calls for assistance including medical emergencies, fire alarms and other alarms such including those relating to physical plant such as heat, etc. 
• Respond to routine calls for assistance including safety escorts and lock-outs. 
• Investigate and report complaints and violations of college regulations as well as state and federal laws. 
• Investigate and report complaints of vehicle accidents on University property, safety hazards and fire and security alarms received.   
• Effective documentation of violations of college policy and other events by producing legible written reports. 
• Enforce parking regulations and regulates vehicle and pedestrian traffic on campus. 
• Public Safety Officers are trained in First Aid, CPR and AED use. 
• Maintain logs and records of occurrences, completes necessary paperwork, and may use computer terminal to input and retrieve data. 
• Public Safety Officers are assigned to security details for University of Saint Joseph athletic events and social functions. 
• Public Safety Officers may be required to work a wide variety of shifts including late night/early morning hours, weekends and holidays. 
• Public Safety Officers may be required to report for duty at any time, including during states of emergency, college closings and inclement weather.
• Performs other duties as required

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous security or law enforcement experience. 
• CT Guard Card preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle difficult situations. 
• Excellent customer service skills; Professional demeanor and telephone manner.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Demonstrated record of dependability and conscientiousness.
• CPR AED certification preferred, ability to obtains CPR AED certification within 60 days required.
• Able to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment.
• Possess solid general computer skills, including ability to work in a Windows environment. Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet, and other programs as needed. Familiarity with specific applications used by the University/Department a plus.
• Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with students, colleagues, and external constituents.
• Professional, courteous demeanor and appearance; ability to work professionally with students, faculty, staff and administration and represent the University professionally to the public.
• Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph. 
• Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, as noted below, with or without reasonable accommodation.