Public Safety Officer

Summary

Guilford College Job OpportunityPeople are drawn to Guilford College for a number of reasons, including the College's core values of community, diversity, equality, excellence, integrity, justice, and stewardship.Working at Guilford provides you with a rewarding opportunity to impact the developing lives of students from a range of diverse backgrounds. Guilford attracts those who are seeking a professional challenge and career advancement. It also attracts those who want to enjoy a beautiful campus and location in the dynamic city of Greensboro, North Carolina.Guilford College offers a wide range of benefits for full-time regular employees, including 13 paid holidays, tuition remission, health insurance, telemedicine, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a retirement plan, and optional dental and vision insurance. In addition, employment at the College provides employees with access to numerous discounts for products, services, and attractions.Position SummarySpecific responsibilities include understanding, following, and enforcing Guilford College policies, rules, and regulations and all campus security, safety, and emergency procedures. The role also involves coordinating and fostering positive working relationships with all members of the campus community and all emergency services to include police, fire, and ambulance while serving as the on-scene liaison between the city/county emergency services. The position requires responding to all calls for service and emergencies (medical and fire), providing escorts, and responsible for the locking and unlocking of buildings in a timely manner. The role also includes providing regular foot patrols of the interior and exterior of campus buildings and monitoring the campus grounds and roadways. Makes patrols of the campus (ie: foot, golf cart, security vehicle) and enforces traffic and parking regulations as needed. Reviews, understands, and passes on any information pertinent to departmental daily operations via the general information log book. Responsible for the completion of all incident reports and/or any written information pertaining to events that occur during shift and reports security, safety, health, and fire hazard issues to the appropriate personnel (i.e. Director of Public Safety, Safety Coordinator, Facilities Director, etc.). Works closely with Campus Life staff (Dean of Students, Assistant/Associate Deans, Hall Directors, Resident Assistants) to respond to student incidents and emergencies. Notifies Director and Campus Life administrators on after-hours emergency situations as needed. Participates in Public Safety/Campus Life training on procedure, protocol, and response to incidents. Participates in community outreach and program implementation.Skills and QualificationsPosition requires a high school diploma. Prefer a minimum of two years-related work experience in security, campus security, or law enforcement. Experience in college or university campus security preferred. Preference given to those with a college degree in a related field. Position requires excellent interpersonal, customer service, and written and oral communication skills. Must be available to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and some holidays.Guilford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, ordinance, or regulation. See our full Statement of Non-Discrimination.

Job Description

Guilford College Job OpportunityPeople are drawn to Guilford College for a number of reasons, including the College's core values of community, diversity, equality, excellence, integrity, justice, and stewardship.Working at Guilford provides you with a rewarding opportunity to impact the developing lives of students from a range of diverse backgrounds. Guilford attracts those who are seeking a professional challenge and career advancement. It also attracts those who want to enjoy a beautiful campus and location in the dynamic city of Greensboro, North Carolina.Guilford College offers a wide range of benefits for full-time regular employees, including 13 paid holidays, tuition remission, health insurance, telemedicine, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a retirement plan, and optional dental and vision insurance. In addition, employment at the College provides employees with access to numerous discounts for products, services, and attractions.Position SummarySpecific responsibilities include understanding, following, and enforcing Guilford College policies, rules, and regulations and all campus security, safety, and emergency procedures. The role also involves coordinating and fostering positive working relationships with all members of the campus community and all emergency services to include police, fire, and ambulance while serving as the on-scene liaison between the city/county emergency services. The position requires responding to all calls for service and emergencies (medical and fire), providing escorts, and responsible for the locking and unlocking of buildings in a timely manner. The role also includes providing regular foot patrols of the interior and exterior of campus buildings and monitoring the campus grounds and roadways. Makes patrols of the campus (ie: foot, golf cart, security vehicle) and enforces traffic and parking regulations as needed. Reviews, understands, and passes on any information pertinent to departmental daily operations via the general information log book. Responsible for the completion of all incident reports and/or any written information pertaining to events that occur during shift and reports security, safety, health, and fire hazard issues to the appropriate personnel (i.e. Director of Public Safety, Safety Coordinator, Facilities Director, etc.). Works closely with Campus Life staff (Dean of Students, Assistant/Associate Deans, Hall Directors, Resident Assistants) to respond to student incidents and emergencies. Notifies Director and Campus Life administrators on after-hours emergency situations as needed. Participates in Public Safety/Campus Life training on procedure, protocol, and response to incidents. Participates in community outreach and program implementation.Skills and QualificationsPosition requires a high school diploma. Prefer a minimum of two years-related work experience in security, campus security, or law enforcement. Experience in college or university campus security preferred. Preference given to those with a college degree in a related field. Position requires excellent interpersonal, customer service, and written and oral communication skills. Must be available to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and some holidays.Guilford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, ordinance, or regulation. See our full Statement of Non-Discrimination.