Safety Officer

Overview

Guards, patrols and monitors premises to prevent theft, violence and infractions of rules to include vehicular parking, traffic control and overall maintenance of public order. Perform a variety of safety functions to ensure the campus is a safe and secure learning environment for students, staff and visitors. Regular foot patrol of buildings, parking lots and surrounding property is required.

• Report, by phone, any suspicious or criminal activity to Campus Police
• Complete lock up of all buildings at assigned campus
• Report any hazards or safety concerns observed
• Complete daily activity log
• Perform other duties as assigned

This is a non-sworn uniformed position.

• Must be responsible with a good sense of judgment
• Must be able to learn and further develop professionally
• Ability to work independently and adapt in a changing workplace
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are required
• Physical ability is essential
• Must display a willingness to appreciate the differences in individuals
• Must successfully pass a polygraph test
• Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid Arizona driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any State
• No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories
• Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties
• Experience in security or criminal justice field
• Three or more years' experience dealing with the public
• Exercise judgment and make decisions as to the appropriate action under pressure in accordance with established rules, regulations, and policies
• Work cooperatively, courteously and professionally with all segments of the public
• Experience in crime prevention
• Familiar with the structure of a post-secondary educational institution
• Red Cross certified in CPR and AED
• Work experience in a community college/higher education environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Essential and other important duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for moderate and heavy lifting;

bending stooping, kneeling, crawling, jumping and climbing; the use of fingers, both hands and both arms; the use of both legs; may be required to take offensive and/or defensive action during physical confrontations; running, walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; the ability to operate motorized equipment and/or assigned vehicles; adequate speech, hearing and eyesight required; carry, push, pull, drag or hold moderate to heavy weight objects;

visual acuity and ability to distinguish color.

Emergency public safety environment; travel to various areas within the county and various college campuses; exposure to emergency and disaster situations; exposure to potentially hostile environments; exposure to dangerous and/or hostile people; animal and human body fluids; hazards of emergency driving; hazards associated with traffic control and working in and near traffic; working in and near natural and man-made disasters; exposure to inclement weather conditions;

may be required to work in and around heavy vehicles and equipment; possible exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes and gases when assisting in emergency calls; possible exposure to hazardous chemicals, high voltage and toxic materials; exposure to waste and infectious diseases; frequent contact with the public.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment varies.