Public Safety Officer

OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.

Job Title:

Public Safety Officer

Worker Type:

Regular

Pay Type:
Hourly

Exempt Status:
No

Compensation Grade (Track/Level):
S2

Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications):
$22.63-$30.16

Salary Ranges (All Compensation Grades):

Gallaudet University

Supervisory Organization (Department):
Afternoon Shift

Summary:
Reporting to the Supervisor of Community Policing, the Public Safety Officer maintains the safety and security of the entire campus community as well as protects all University property.

Job Description:

• Conducts foot and vehicular patrols of assigned campus areas; and enforces laws, ordinances and regulations of the District of Columbia applicable to the campus community.
• Investigates campus traffic accidents, injuries, and illnesses that incur on campus, incidents that appear inconsistent with University policy, suspicious persons and circumstances; and takes careful and complete notes and submits written reports.
• Investigates, evaluates and responds to criminal actions including the pursuit, detainment and arrest of suspects; and prepares detailed reports and provides testimony for legal review, investigation, and hearings.
• Maintains a constant watch for fire and other hazardous situations that may threaten the safety of the campus community; checks and secures campus buildings; detects defects in utility systems, buildings and grounds; makes immediate notifications in emergencies; and submits written reports.
• Directs vehicular traffic; enforces parking assignments and motor vehicle and parking regulations; provides evidence for appeals; monitors parking lots as assigned; performs meter collections/maintenance; and issues citations, as appropriate.
• Provides fire evacuation control; conducts bomb threat searches.
• Deals courteously and professionally with members of the campus community and all others who may be on campus; and assists and advises visitors.
• Identifies and registers vehicles and drivers at the main and Sixth Street kiosks.
• Serves as a dispatcher, as assigned.
• Acquires and maintains a familiarity and understanding of all D.C. laws and regulations, and University and department directives, mandates, policies and procedures.
• Provides guidance to security trainees as assigned.
• Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisor.
• Shows a genuine commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.
• Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and compliance requirements on an annual basis.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• A minimum of three years of experience with public safety, public service, or a related field (Associate's degree with one year of experience in the above-mentioned area will be considered).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience working in a higher education setting.
• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including in writing, and to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Additional Job Details:

• The selected candidates must submit a copy of their valid driver's license at the time of interview.
• The successful candidates must possess the DC Metropolitan Special Police Officer Commission or the ability to obtain one within the first six…