Public Safety Officer

Public Safety Officer

Public Safety, in partnership with the University community, supports the mission of Wesleyan University by providing a wide range of services and assistance to members of the Wesleyan and surrounding communities. Public Safety is a 24 / 7 / 365 operation that is vital for the safety and continued functioning of the community. Reporting to the shift supervisor, the Public Safety Officer is responsible for the preservation of peace, protection of life and property, prevention of crime and proper enforcement of the rules and regulations established by the University.

Responsibilities include :

• Ensuring the safety and health of all Wesleyan students, faculty, and staff.
• Patrolling campus on foot, by motor vehicle, and bicycle.
• Checking the security of university buildings and property.
• Responding to the scene of a crime or accident and obtaining necessary internal or external support services as needed. Protecting scene until notified authorities arrive.
• Conducting thorough preliminary investigations of crimes or accidents and documenting events electronically on computer or tablet.
• Generating comprehensive written reports of investigations or end-of-shift reports as needed.
• Providing immediate aid in the event of accident or sudden illness. Maintaining fire protection / safety.
• Providing security services for special events (eg : homecoming, arrival day, trustee events, high-profile guests,)
• Identifying and reporting any unsafe conditions. Correcting problems if possible or reporting to appropriate staff.
• Responding to scenes that may include handling contraband, unlocking room doors, welfare checks and other issues as needed. Providing backup to central communications dispatch team as assigned.
• Transporting to local health care facilities as required.
• Perform other similar and related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions include :

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week on-campus position in the public safety bargaining unit. This position is classified as essential personnel and is required to report to work / remain at work even if classes are canceled and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency. Probationary period for this position is 12 months. Typical shift is 3rd shift (11 : 30 pm -7 : 30 am) with a rotating day off. Schedule subject to change.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation : $25.58 / hr Work Location : On Campus

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate's completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University's Clery Act Report are available on request and online at https : / / www.wesleyan.edu / publicsafety / clery.html.