Public Safety Officer (Part-Time) - Rhodes State College : Job Details

Location : Lima, OHJob Type: Part-time - Not Benefit EligibleJob Number: 22-00084Department: Safety & SecurityOpening Date: 11/26/2024Reports To: Staff SargentAppointment Period: N/A Summary of Duties Assist in providing security and assistance for all Lima Campus students, faculty and staff; assist in protecting all Lima Campus buildings and vehicles by making and providing for routine rounds or checks of buildings, walkways, grounds, and parking lots. Duties & Responsibilities Hours of work will vary throughout the year. Work hours will be arranged on a weekly basis; and must be able to cover another work shift with only a few hours' notice. Under the direction of the Safety-Security Supervisor, the Safety- Security Officer shall perform the following:

• Assist in providing security and assistance for all Lima Campus students, faculty and staff; assist in protecting all Lima Campus buildings and vehicles by making and providing for routine rounds or checks of buildings, walkways, grounds, and parking lots.
• Issue parking citations, check on vehicles, assist with lock-outs and starting cars, assist with towing illegally parked vehicles, etc.
• Provide escort services between campus buildings and parking lots.
• Respond to calls for service such as crimes, traffic crashes, and medical emergencies on campus. Make/assist in making appropriate notifications of law enforcement, fire or emergency medical service agencies.
• Be alert to safety hazards in buildings, on grounds and parking lots and reporting same in timely fashion to maintenance.
• Lock down buildings, labs, classrooms, and offices at night or anytime campus is closed. Open buildings as needed.
• Check locked buildings, labs, classrooms, and offices while making rounds to insure their security.
• Open buildings, labs, classrooms during regular business hours daily.
• Investigate suspicious activity and make appropriate notifications to law enforcement if needed.
• Make appropriate Safety and Security log entries, reports, and maintenance requests.
• Perform other assigned duties as required.

Experience, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to deal politely and effectively with faculty, staff, students and general public.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of first aid and CPR.

Education & Certifications Required:

• High school diploma.

Preferred:

• Two-year Associate Degree or its equivalent.
• Law enforcement experience and OPOTA certification.

This position is not eligible for Rhodes State College benefits with the exception of a STRS or OPERS contribution. 01 Which of the following best represents your level of completed education. (Education details must be included in your application)

• Master's Degree or above from an accredited college/university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college/university
• Some College
• HS Diploma/GED
• None of the above

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