Public Safety Constable - Stanton

An incumbent is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and may be called upon to deploy varying levels of intervention to ensure the safety of the campus community. An incumbent also serves as a first responder in cases of emergency.

A class incumbent reports to the on‑duty Public Safety Manager and performs public safety and first responder duties as described. A significant aspect of this work involves making calm and effective responses to stressful situations affecting the public safety of faculty, staff, students, and/or the public that occur on College property or at College sponsored events. This position has ongoing direct contract and interaction with students, and will be a Certified Constable with limited law enforcement powers in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 24, Title 10 of the Delaware Code.

• Conduct armed patrols of campus buildings and grounds via foot, bicycle, and/or motorized vehicle to ensure compliance with public safety measures and the maintenance of a safe and secure environment conducive to student success.
• Initiate investigations of violations of Federal, state, and local laws and ordinances and/or violations of College policy; assist the Public Safety Manager with investigations of suspicious and/or criminal activity, including securing and preserving a crime scene and interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects. Make arrests when warranted. Interact with appropriate law enforcement agencies and/or College/campus administration when needed.
• Conduct routine inspections of Public Safety personnel and facilities to ensure compliance with College/campus policies, rules, and regulations. Review campus public safety procedures to ensure they are adequate and applicable to current organizational needs.
• Initiate appropriate levels of physical intervention in strict compliance with the College Use of Force Policy.
• Act as a first responder to all emergencies and take appropriate action to stabilize the situation until the arrival of a federal, state or local police agency or emergency medical service. Communicate with the Public Safety Manager and/or Chief of Public Safety and initiate the intervention of emergency services in response to medical emergencies, criminal and domestic violence, traffic, miscellaneous complaints, and other activities.
• Attend meetings related to public safety and participate in seminars/conferences relative to institutional public safety. Participate in all training required by the College to remain current in Public Safety knowledge, skills and practices.
• Assist with coordinating environmental controls in each building; support all schedules through alternate room assignments on an as‑needed basis.
• Utilize the College’s administrative software system to maintain electronic and written logs, diaries and records. Prepare routine reports of investigations as assigned for review by the Public Safety Manager.
• Work closely with the Chief of Public Safety to execute plans to ensure a smooth transition of students and instructors to classes for evening classes when needed.
• Provide the first level of Crisis Intervention to assist faculty and staff with unruly people and have ongoing direct contact and interaction with students.
• Conduct courier services and transport bank deposits and sensitive, confidential documents as needed.
• Provide Identification Card production services to the campus community and maintain database of card issuance as assigned.
• Enforce College policy, including the Tobacco Free Workplace policy, and educate violators regarding such policies.
• Continue to meet the minimum standards established by the Board of Examiners and participate in any required training as needed. Attend internal and/or external training courses, classes, seminars and conferences to further develop protective services skills and knowledge.
• May be required to work rotating shifts or at another campus location based upon the needs of the College.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Knowledge of public safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the safe operation…