Campus Safety Officer

Description of Position

The Office of Campus Safety at Northwest Nazarene University is seeking a full‑time (12‑month) non‑exempt Campus Safety Officer. The Officer will protect the property and rights of all members of the University and provide a safe and secure environment to study, work, and live. This position reports to the Director of Campus Safety and is part of the Department for Student Life.

• Enforce campus rules and regulations.
• Assist in campus and community safety, crime prevention, and loss prevention education.
• Patrol campus buildings and parking lots on foot or vehicle.
• Investigate on‑campus complaints and suspicious circumstances.
• Maintain security access to various campus buildings.
• Monitor staff, faculty, and student key card access.
• Parking enforcement and issuance of parking citations.
• Participate in emergency response and emergency management processes for campus preparedness.
• Respond to calls for service and dispatched alarm calls.
• Write incident and safety reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned (mandatory overtime upon request).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of professional work experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to resolve conflict and de‑escalate situations.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office products and ability to learn new software.
• Variable shifts (including weekends, holidays) and on‑call scheduling expected.
• CPR and Basic First Aid certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• Physical ability to stand, walk for extended periods and lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs without assistance.
• Valid Idaho driver’s license.
• Fitness level necessary to respond to life‑threatening situations.
• All candidates must have a Christian perspective (preferably in the Wesleyan tradition), agree with the doctrine of the Nazarene Church, live within the mission and lifestyle values of NNU, and be willing to help advance the spiritual goals of the University.

• Associate’s Degree (AA) in Criminal Justice, Public Administration or related field.
• Experience working with the general public or in a college or university setting.

Salary will be determined by the educational background and experience of each applicant. Full‑time personnel will be offered a benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance for employee and family, life and disability insurance, flexible spending plan, tuition benefits, professional development opportunities, and a retirement program.