Officer - Public Safety & Emergency Mgmt.
- Date Posted: Jul 3, 2008
- Number: 2008058
- Grade: 8
- Salary Range: $9.59/Hour to $11.81/Hour
- Testing: None
- Duties:
- Complete daily reports (incidents, accidents or any other reports as needed).
- Respond to all incidents of theft, vandalism and destruction of property, accidents or other significant incidents occurring on University property.
- May be required to appear in an administrative hearing or other court hearing as deemed necessary.
- Conduct follow-up investigations and prepare written reports as may be required.
- Communicate effectively with the public during routine and difficult situations.
- Assist the shift supervisor with monthly in-service training.
- Perform or assist in the performance of risk assessments relating to departmental responsibilities by inspecting buildings and grounds for safety hazards.
- Assist the Investigator with all University deposits, if necessary.
- Maintain liaison with University officials, community police and fire departments to promote the safety and security of the University.
- Provide location directions to citizens as required.
- Prepare court documents for hearings as necessary.
- Prepare monthly reports.
- Lock, unlock and secure buildings.
- Provide perimeter control, direct traffic, setup and remove barricades/cones for special events and emergencies.
- Secure main gate at night and check identity of all individuals entering the campus via the southwest gate.
- Enforce parking regulations.
- Report threatening weather conditions and assist in the notification of all campus personnel.
- Serve as departmental dispatcher as needed.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- This position involves considerable overtime and shift work.
- Required Qualifications:
- A high school diploma or G.E.D.
- Must be twenty-one years of age.
- Certified or the ability to be certified by APOSTC standards with a firearm (semiautomatic or revolver), if necessary.
- Possess a current driver's license with the ability to drive an automobile, an all-terrain type vehicle and vehicles such as a utility vehicle (MULE. EZGO, etc.).
- Must be physically able to walk, stoop, run, climb several flights of stairs and climb a six foot wall or fence.
- Must be ability to successfully compete defensive tactics training to include handcuffing techniques, ASP Baton, Mace, arrest procedures and self-protection.
- Must be capable of speaking articulately to individuals and groups in English.
- Must be able to read and comprehend correspondence, manuals, journals, letters, memoranda, policies, directives and signs in English.
- Must have the ability to hear verbal communication and radio/electronic and telephone messages/signals.
- Have no felony convictions or convictions for crimes of moral turpitude.
- Have the ability to learn radio codes and terminology in order to communicate clearly.
- Must be able to work considerable overtime and shift work.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous campus safety experience.
To apply submit resume and cover letter with current salary/salary requirements to:
Office of Human ResourcesSamford University
800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229 FAX: (205) 726-4027
Email: humanres@samford.edu
Resumes received after the posting is removed will not be considered.
Samford University is an Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes applications for employment and educational programs from all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, age, disability or national or ethnic origin.
