Summary
Job TitlePublic Safety OfficerSummary Of DutiesAssist in providing security and assistance for all Lima Campus students, faculty and staff; assist in protecting all Lima Campus buildings and vehicles by making and providing for routine rounds or checks of buildings, walkways, grounds, and parking lots.Duties And ResponsibilitiesHours of work will vary throughout the year. Work hours will be arranged on a weekly basis; and must be able to cover another work shift with only a few hours' notice. Under the direction of the Public Safety Director, the Public Safety Officer shall perform the following:Assist in providing security and assistance for all Lima Campus students, faculty and staff; assist in protecting all Lima Campus buildings and vehicles by making and providing for routine rounds or checks of buildings, walkways, grounds, and parking lots.Issue parking citations, check on vehicles, assist with lock-outs and starting cars, assist with towing illegally parked vehicles, etc.Provide escort services between campus buildings and parking lots.Respond to calls for service such as crimes, traffic crashes, and medical emergencies on campus. Make/assist in making appropriate notifications of law enforcement, fire or emergency medical service agencies.Be alert to safety hazards in buildings, on grounds and parking lots and reporting same in timely fashion to maintenance.Lock down buildings, labs, classrooms, and offices at night or anytime campus is closed. Open buildings as needed.Check locked buildings, labs, classrooms, and offices while making rounds to insure their security.Open buildings, labs, classrooms during regular business hours daily.Investigate suspicious activity and make appropriate notifications to law enforcement if needed.Make appropriate Safety and Security log entries, reports, and maintenance requests.Perform other assigned duties as required.Experience, Skills & AbilitiesRequired:Must have a valid driver's license.Ability to deal politely and effectively with faculty, staff, students and general public.Preferred:Knowledge of first aid and CPR.Education & CertificationsRequired:High school diploma.Preferred:Two-year Associate Degree or its equivalent.Law enforcement experience and OPOTA certification.BenefitsThis position is not eligible for Rhodes State College benefits with the exception of a STRS or OPERS contribution.
Job Description
Job TitlePublic Safety OfficerSummary Of DutiesAssist in providing security and assistance for all Lima Campus students, faculty and staff; assist in protecting all Lima Campus buildings and vehicles by making and providing for routine rounds or checks of buildings, walkways, grounds, and parking lots.Duties And ResponsibilitiesHours of work will vary throughout the year. Work hours will be arranged on a weekly basis; and must be able to cover another work shift with only a few hours' notice. Under the direction of the Public Safety Director, the Public Safety Officer shall perform the following:Assist in providing security and assistance for all Lima Campus students, faculty and staff; assist in protecting all Lima Campus buildings and vehicles by making and providing for routine rounds or checks of buildings, walkways, grounds, and parking lots.Issue parking citations, check on vehicles, assist with lock-outs and starting cars, assist with towing illegally parked vehicles, etc.Provide escort services between campus buildings and parking lots.Respond to calls for service such as crimes, traffic crashes, and medical emergencies on campus. Make/assist in making appropriate notifications of law enforcement, fire or emergency medical service agencies.Be alert to safety hazards in buildings, on grounds and parking lots and reporting same in timely fashion to maintenance.Lock down buildings, labs, classrooms, and offices at night or anytime campus is closed. Open buildings as needed.Check locked buildings, labs, classrooms, and offices while making rounds to insure their security.Open buildings, labs, classrooms during regular business hours daily.Investigate suspicious activity and make appropriate notifications to law enforcement if needed.Make appropriate Safety and Security log entries, reports, and maintenance requests.Perform other assigned duties as required.Experience, Skills & AbilitiesRequired:Must have a valid driver's license.Ability to deal politely and effectively with faculty, staff, students and general public.Preferred:Knowledge of first aid and CPR.Education & CertificationsRequired:High school diploma.Preferred:Two-year Associate Degree or its equivalent.Law enforcement experience and OPOTA certification.BenefitsThis position is not eligible for Rhodes State College benefits with the exception of a STRS or OPERS contribution.
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