Public Safety Officer

Northampton Community College is seeking a Public Safety Officer to provide safety services for the college community, including protection of students, staff, college facilities, property and institution. The position requires flexible hours, including weekend hours, up to 25 hrs/week.

Requirements

• Maintains a highly visible armed presence on campus.
• Complete all necessary certifications and yearly re-certifications in firearms, Tasers, handcuffing, OC and baton.
• Provides an exceptional level of professionalism and customer service
• Assists immediate supervisor with dissemination of information to all officers.
• Provides direction and responds clearly to questions from students, staff and visitors
• Conducts follow-up investigations and collaborates with Student Affairs staff members to address student conduct concerns.
• Monitors crime and safety hazards and follows the reporting procedure for same.
• Prepares incident reports and maintains accurate records.
• Have knowledge of crisis plans, alarms, and computer center systems.
• Maintains a safe environment for vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
• Enforces campus vehicle parking regulations, assists with jump starts and vehicle lock-outs.
• Allows access to campus facilities for authorized individuals.
• Acts as a first responder for campus emergencies, including critical incidents, fire, medical, bomb threats and crises intervention.
• Maintains institutional compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws as well as college policies and procedures.
• Receives, transports and deposits college funds appropriately.
• Delivers presentations and training on a wide variety of topics to the campus community upon request.
• Patrol campus on foot, in a vehicle and on bicycle when necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Array of benefits