Campus Safety Officer

Connecticut College is a highly selective, private, coeducational liberal arts college located in southern New England. Founded in 1911, the College enrolls 1900 students from 42 states and 70 countries. The 750-acre campus is an arboretum, and is supported by a staff and faculty of more than 800.

The Campus Safety Department is a 24 / 7 on campus operation. Under direct supervision, the officers maintain security of persons and property at Connecticut College. Using standard operating procedures as a guide for performing duties, the officers perform routine security and safety patrol duties, remain alert to emergency situations and provide first-line response, and emergency management.

Job Description

The Campus Safety Officer will complete rotating shifts in the Dispatch Center. The Dispatcher Center is the 24 / 7 Communications and Resource Center for the Connecticut College Department of Campus Safety for any services, incidents, or emergencies that occur on campus.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of professionalism, honesty and integrity
• Be courteous and polite in all interaction with the community and perform all duties impartially
• Enforce all College rules and regulations
• Provide physical security of all college buildings, leased buildings, and property on and off campus
• Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols to monitor and respond to security concerns
• Ensure visible presence in key areas, including residential halls, academic / non-academic buildings and common spaces
• Respond appropriately to emergency calls, conduct thorough preliminary investigations, assess situations, and assist or obtain necessary support services
• Prepare detailed reports of all investigations, complaints and calls for service performed
• Transport sick or injured students to the College Student Health Services when necessary
• Recognize and report all unsafe conditions; correct problem or report to responsible personnel
• Identify and remove any unauthorized person or vehicles from college property : including issuing parking tickets and moving violations
• Provide access to Residence Halls and Academic Buildings when necessary

Dispatch Responsibilities

Education and Skills

Preferred Qualifications

Connecticut College is committed to fair and competitive compensation. The final offer will reflect the candidate's experience, education, and the institution's pay structure to ensure internal equity.

Thorough applicant credentialing will be conducted on the selected candidate which will include criminal records check, DMV check and depending on the position psychological exam and pre-placement physical.

Connecticut College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

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