Public Safety Officer (Primarily 3rd shift 11:30pm – 7:30am)

• Ensuring the safety and health of all Wesleyan students, faculty, and staff.
• Patrolling campus on foot, by motor vehicle, and bicycle.
• Checking the security of university buildings and property.
• Responding to the scene of a crime or accident and obtaining necessary internal or external support services as needed. Protecting scene until notified authorities arrive.
• Conducting thorough preliminary investigations of crimes or accidents and documenting events electronically on computer or tablet.
• Generating comprehensive written reports of investigations or end-of-shift reports as needed.
• Providing immediate aid in the event of accident or sudden illness. Maintaining fire protection/safety.
• Providing security services for special events (eg: homecoming, arrival day, trustee events, high-profile guests,)
• Identifying and reporting any unsafe conditions. Correcting problems if possible or reporting to appropriate staff.
• Responding to scenes that may include handling contraband, unlocking room doors, welfare checks and other issues as needed. Providing backup to central communications dispatch team as assigned.
• Transporting to local health care facilities as required.
• Perform other similar and related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions include:

• Ability to patrol on foot, in a vehicle or on a bicycle, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.
• Walk (minimum of 3 miles per shift, climb stairs and inclines, stand. Maintain physical mobility and awareness of surroundings.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs with or without accommodation.

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week on-campus position in the public safety bargaining unit.
* This position is classified as essential personnel and is required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.
*Probationary period for this position is 12 months. Typical shift is 3rd shift (11:30 PM -07:30 AM) with a rotating day off. Schedule subject to change.

• State of Connecticut Security Officer certification
• Some college
• Prior security experience