2nd Shift Public Safety Officer

**2nd Shift Public Safety Officer** **About Augustana College:** Augustana College is a private, selective, residential college of the liberal arts and sciences with enrollment of 2600 students. Our beautiful residential 115-acre campus is located in Rock Island, Illinois, part of the Quad Cities metropolitan area along the Mississippi River, 165 miles west of Chicago. Augustana awards the Bachelor of Arts in about 90 majors and related academic programs. Employees at Augustana enjoy an excellent benefit package including medical, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefits for employees and their family members, and much more. **Job Description:** Job Title: Public Safety Officer Revised: May 2019 Status: Non-Exempt Full-time year round position Wage Grade: 720 Reports To: Augustana Chief of Police & Public Safety Overview: Under direct supervision, performs a variety of duties and task relating to the health and safety of persons and property at Augustana College. Patrols the campus at designated times and areas, following established procedures for handling a wide variety of situations. Work hours typically include weekends and holiday hours on a scheduled basis. Job Duties: 1. Patrols College property at designated times and location on both foot and by vehicle making periodic inspections of building and grounds. During patrol, identifies suspicious situations, investigates, and acts to prevents problems. 2. Uses patrol time to protect College property and equipment against fire, theft, damage, illegal entry, or other threats. Reports unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate leaders for handling. Follows-up to ensure resolution as requested. 3. Responds to medical, fire, and personnel emergencies involving visitors and/or members of the College community including students, faculty, staff and administrators. 4. As necessary, involves additional resources and/or members of the campus community to make decisions and/or proactively communicate possible issues and situations. Communicates with Public Safety, College Administration, local police and fire departments, and others as needed. 5. Directs traffic and performs event control when needed. Balances the needs of the College with the needs of events and participants, ensuring a safe experience for all. 6. Assists and directs campus visitors. Provide guidance and general information to promote the overall positive culture of the campus. Provides assistance to campus members with lock-out vehicle issues upon request. 7. Prepares and submits written reports of activities as well as other administrative tasks as directed. Provides sufficient detail to allow for good decision-making by other involved parties. 8. Works collaboratively with all members of the Public Safety department to accomplish the department's and college's objectives. 9. Attends training, additional education, department meetings, and participates as needed in administrative and judicial hearings. 10. Other duties as assigned **Requirements:** Education: High school diploma or GED is required. Additional education, particularly in the areas of law enforcement is preferred. Experience & Skills: - 0-3 of related experience in public or private sector security and/or law enforcement. While experience is not required it is greatly preferred. - Ability to work with a wide range of personalities and maintain a balance of service orientation and compliance with Campus regulations. - Must be able to report to work on a reliable basis. - Strong detail orientation - Ability to quickly assess a situation and determine an appropriate response. - Ability to follow established procedures and communicate with a diverse population. - Basic computer skills Travel: Extensive on-campus travel, little to no off-campus travel. Physical Requirements: This position requires good physical condition with the ability to walk for long periods, climb stairs, work in an outdoor environment, and lift up to 50 pounds on a periodic b…