Campus Safety Officer Job at Augustana University, Sioux Falls, SD

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  • Augustana University
  • Sioux Falls, SD

Job Description

Augustana University invites applications for the position of full -time Campus Safety Officer who operates from 12:00 a.m. to 08:00 a.m.

The Campus Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the university's students.

The duties, competencies, and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

  • Patrol campus in vehicles and on foot in all weather conditions. Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property, monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points.
  • Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of students, faculty, staff and visitors to guard against illegal or threatening activities, theft and to maintain security of premises.
  • Observe and detect any criminal activity and/or violations of the university's rules and regulations, as well as city, state and federal laws.
  • Conduct investigations of incidents, including interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence.
  • Complete detailed and accurate reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, surveillance activities, and witness interviews.
  • Respond to unusual circumstances and secure emergency aid when needed, with moderate discretion for independent judgement.
  • Prevents loss and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedures, restraining trespassers and reporting building and facility related issues such as flooding, poor or faulty lighting, trip hazards, etc.
  • Communicate with the Sioux Falls Police Department, Sioux Falls Fire Rescue, Patient Care Ambulance Services, Metro Communications and other Federal, State, County and local Law Enforcement agencies that provide for public safety in the immediate surrounding areas.
  • Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information to community members.
  • Take emergency and routine calls for service, record the details of the calls, dispatch appropriate security resources (local police, fire, EMS, etc.) and provide details to those responding.
  • Provide professional and courteous service to University visitors, callers, other agencies, and vendors.

Qualifications For This Position

  • Must possess a valid South Dakota Driver License or a valid Driver License of another state and can obtain a South Dakota Driver License.
  • High School Diploma necessary. Prior military, law enforcement or security experience or training preferred, but not required.
  • Must be able to become certified in the use of an ASP baton, chemical spray, first responder emergency medical services to include the use of CPR and an AED (Automated External Defibrillator).
  • Designated as an "essential employee", the Officer may be required to remain on duty beyond normal shift and/or be available on a 24-hour basis to report for duty without prior notice due to emergencies or manpower shortages.

What can you bring to the table?

  • Your strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Your ability to deal politely and courteously with a diverse campus population in a professional manner.
  • Your ability to react and make appropriate/judgement calls and decisions quickly while remaining calm in dangerous, and high stress situations.
  • Your ability to observe and recall situations and events.
  • Your ability to understand and carry out complex oral instructions.
  • Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants are asked to complete the below application materials. These application materials should be submitted in one document to our career center. If assistance is needed during the application process, please contact humanresources@augie.edu.

  • Letter of interest
  • Resume or curriculum vitae
  • Contact information for at least three references

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work,

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