Job Description
Seeking applicants for a Part-Time Public Safety Officer position. This position is responsible for providing safety services to all members of the Carthage College community, as well as ensuring security of campus buildings and grounds.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Regularly patrol campus grounds, buildings, surrounding community via foot, bike, and vehicle.
- Make regular tours of campus buildings, performing lock and unlock functions, and checking for unauthorized use.
- Voluntarily initiate and/or take assigned written and verbal complaint reports on all incidents of crime, suspicious persons or circumstances, motor vehicle accidents, or circumstances that might pose questionable liability to the college.
- Interview victims, complaints, witnesses, and suspects relative to investigations and prepare related documentation and reports.
- Conduct regular checks of parking lots, enforce parking regulations, and check for signs of criminal activity.
- Provide traffic control as needed and assigned.
- Acts as the first contact for after-hours maintenance and custodial problems.
- Respond to areas on campus in all emergency situations including circumstances involving police, fire, and medical personnel.
- Render emergency assistance to members of the Carthage College community as necessary.
- Act quickly, instill calm, and determine appropriate actions during emergencies and critical situations.
- Work closely with members of Student Affairs in communicating and investigating concerns.
- Provide crisis intervention as needed.
- Generate a full report of activities and incidents in an accurate and timely manner.
- Advocate for campus safety and security issues and needs.
- Enforce rules, regulations, and policies.
- Assist law enforcement in enforcing appropriate statutes, ordinances, and traffic laws.
- Act as a cooperative liaison with Kenosha Police Department patrol and investigate units. Perform additional duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
- Associate's Degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered instead of a degree.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in a diverse college setting are essential.
- Experience working with culturally diverse populations is desirable.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Valid Driver's License with good driving history required.
- Ability to be available 24/7 in the case of emergency and periodic supervisory presence on all shifts.
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About Carthage Located on the shore of Lake Michigan in the thriving Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, Carthage College blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, and personal attention from dedicated faculty and staff. Our beautiful campus, an 80-acre arboretum with stunning lake views, is home to 2,600 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Founded in 1847, Carthage is consistently named a Best Midwestern College by The Princeton Review and a Most Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report. All Carthage employees play a vital part in the success of our students, as we work together to create an environment where all can achieve their true potential. Grow with Carthage. Carthage College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse community. We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
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