PT Campus Safety Specialist

Position Title: PT Campus Safety Specialist

Department: Campus Safety & Police Department

Reports To: Chief of Police or designee

Position Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates campus safety vehicles;
• Monitors and responds to calls received through the campus safety cellphone and related communication systems;
• Performs duties associated with assigned work schedules consisting primarily of overnight and weekend shifts, with occasional weekday assignments during campus holiday closures;
• Conducts vehicle and foot patrols of campus buildings and grounds;
• Serves as an initial responder when required;
• Conducts loss prevention and asset protection functions;
• Identifies and reports safety hazards and suspicious activity;
• Assists students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors as needed while helping maintain a safe and secure campus environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, some college desired;
• Prior security experience in an educational, medical, or corporate environment desirable;
• Knowledge of and ability to apply effective security measures and appropriate enforcement of college rules and regulations;
• Demonstrates a strong customer service orientation and the ability to work with the public and local law enforcement agencies;
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills;
• Individual must possess valid Texas Drivers' License and meet driving record criteria established by the college;
• Must possess the ability to exercise self-restraint and maintain composure under pressure or adverse conditions;
• Ability to perform the duties of the job efficiently in a self-directed or team environment with limited supervision;
• Qualified/certified or the ability to qualify/certify within sixty (60) days of employment in general first-aid, CPR, AED, and blood pressure monitoring procedures;
• Exceptional employment or educational qualifications may be given special consideration;