Campus Safety Officer (On Call)

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Campus Safety Officers are the primary crime prevention, security patrol, and first responder roles for The Claremont Colleges. Campus Safety Officers are committed to protecting and serving the community of the member institutions and The Claremont Colleges Services with courtesy and respect for every individual’s dignity and legal rights. Officers are expected to be very visible in the community and must carry themselves in a way that projects confidence, goodwill, and honorable behavior at all times. These are emergency response positions and at any time may be required to immediately respond to security, safety, medical, life-threatening, or other urgent situations. Once dispatched or upon encountering issues on campus, this position is the primary link between people on the TCC campus and the Campus Safety Dispatcher.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Crime Monitoring, Prevention, and Response

• Ensure the protection of property and community members and the best environment for their safety through proactive and timely performance of duties. Patrol the campuses and anticipate and intervene in potential and actual incidents where persons and/or property may be at risk of harm or damage.
• At all times be alert and aware of surroundings and conduct self with strong integrity, maturity, and dependability.
• Use exceptional judgement to determine when to convey authority. Practice de-escalation of conflict and potential danger, and compliance communications as a first resort.
• Conduct routine patrols driving a utility cart or automobile, riding a bicycle, and/or walking.
• Conduct security checks of premises and facilities to ensure use and access by appropriate individuals.
• Use exceptional tact and judgment. Be courteous and respectful in all interactions. Conduct self with strong integrity, maturity, and dependability. Uphold a high standard of behavior, safety, and sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Respond and ensure that unauthorized individuals leave the premises. May require limited use of force, as authorized by law.
• Respond immediately and at any point while on duty to non-emergency and emergency calls and incidents.
• Perform event security duties, including monitoring and guiding contract security personnel, checking identification, controlling the flow of alcohol, monitoring attendees’ behavior, and other general safety issues.
• Provide safety escorts to students, faculty, and staff.
• Obtain and maintain knowledge of applicable municipal, state, and federal crimes and the policies of the member institutions of The Claremont Colleges and enforce as needed.
• Coordinate and guide responding police and fire/paramedic units in person, by phone, or wireless radio.
• Understand, follow, and promote proper department protocols and procedures. Uphold a high standard of behavior, safety, judgment, and sensitivity to cultural diversity.

Emergency Support & Response

• Assist with building evacuations and maintaining order in the event of an emergency.
• Triage medical calls and administer basic first aid, CPR, AED, and NARCAN when necessary.

Administrative & Other Duties

• Report crimes and violations of the regulations of The Claremont Colleges, verbally and in writing, to proper authorities.
• Campus Security Authority: The Campus Safety Officer is designated as a Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act, whose primary responsibility is to “report allegations made in good faith to the reporting structure established by the institution.” Within The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS), the reporting structure is the TCCS Campus Safety Department.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION

Pay: The pay rate for this position is $22/hour.

ABOUT YOU

Required Qualifications: The following qualifications are required to perform the essential functions of this position, or the individual must demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed (with or without reasonable accommodation) using other qualifications not listed below.

Education/Training: A high school diploma or the equivalent.

Experience: None required, however there is a strong preference for at least one year of experience in a similar environment. Preference for:

• At least one year of experience performing safety and/or security patrol services to deter criminal activity at a licensed security department.
• Experience conducting investigations and writing incident reports or law enforcement initial crime reports.
• Experience with public safety Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management Systems (RMS) is highly desirable.

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