Public Safety Officer

Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that's just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago.

Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60+ nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color.

Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index.

Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham's institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.

Earlham College is seeking a Public Safety Officer to join our team!

Summary:

The mission of the Earlham College Department of Public Safety is to work in partnership with the campus community to enhance a safe living, working, and learning environment; to provide quality service with an emphasis on integrity and professionalism; and to promote individual responsibility and cooperative commitment.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Officer (Patrol)

• Patrol and observe all areas of the campus.
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment for students, employees, and visitors.
• Secure and protect the buildings, equipment, and other assets of the College.
• Provide prompt, qualified assistance in emergency and nonemergency situations.
• Perform parking enforcement.
• Perform investigations of incidents and prepare detailed, accurate incident reports.
• Monitor and respond to all campus alarm systems (fire, security, etc.).
• Answer all Public Safety phones (emergency and nonemergency) and initiate necessary response.
• Answer incoming calls received through the campus switchboard and forward to the appropriate office or provide information as needed.
• Monitor all campus alarm systems (fire, security, etc.).
• Maintain necessary communications with patrol officers, as well as local law enforcement, fire department, and emergency medical personnel as needed.
• Maintain necessary shift logs.
• Utilize department's computer records management system for reports and data entry.
• Provide front desk assistance to students, employees, and visitors of the College, which may include, but not be limited to, issuing parking permits, , and keys.
• Additional duties as needed to support Earlham College.

Qualifications:

• Attainment of high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in the human services field, first responder/emergency response, or a related field is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to comprehend and maintain a working knowledge of college and departmental rules and regulations.
• Ability to think and act quickly and professionally in sensitive situations.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other Public Safety staff, College employees, and local law enforcement officials.
• Ability to work and communicate well with college-aged adults in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to work on an on-call basis to cover mandatory minimum staffing needs as they arise.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including, but not limited to, walking or standing for long periods, climbing stairs, lifting 50 lbs.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Applicants with previous First Responder experience will be strongly considered.
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