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Rowan College at Burlington County Public Safety Officer I in Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Public Safety Officer I
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Public Safety Officer I
Salary
$30,890.00 Annually
Location
Mount Laurel, NJ
Job Type
Full Time (35 hours)
Job Number
01111
Department
Public Safety
Opening Date
09/14/2023
Description
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Description
The Public Safety Officer Level I is under the direct supervision of the Public Safety Officer Sergeant/Captain. The Public Safety Officer Level I and II patrols are assigned areas of the campus to include but not limited to offices, buildings and/or parking areas and reports via telephone or radio. The Public Safety Officer takes action to protect persons, property, prevents fires, theft, vandalism, disorder and damage to college property. The Senior Public Safety Officer on duty may be required to serve as the Officer in Charge of the shift in the absence of the Sergeant/Captain.
This is a Support Staff Union position as stated in the Support Staff collective bargaining agreement.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Attend and complete to standard all assigned departmental training
Be able to work in a paramilitary structure with a well-defined chain of command
Arrive on time and properly attired (employee may be required to wear a uniform) for assigned shifts
Be available for shift and weekend work plus assigned to multiple campuses are a requirement of this position
Record and report information concerning complaints and refers it to Shift leaders
Issues traffic tickets and/or warnings for violations of traffic/parking regulations and policies
Patrols corridors, parking areas and roadways; directs traffic as assigned
Assist college population with jumpstarting, vehicle unlocking and personal escorts to vehicles as assigned
Provides emergency medical treatment. (to level of certification.)
Be able to complete reports of incidents and fill out work related forms.
Work indoors and outdoors, sometime in extreme weather conditions and temperature
Must be able to spend extended periods standing, walking and climbing stairs; must be able to maintain a vigorous working pace
Answer telephones and communicate using portable radios and base station radios in compliance with department and FCC standards
Assist persons on campus
Operate department identification card equipment, issue ID cards and parking stickers
Have good interpersonal communications skills, be able to work as a team member, and have solid computer and keyboarding skills
Keep work-related topics confidential
Be exposed to verbal and possible physical abuse by irate persons
Perform all duties without supervision
Assume Officer in Charge duties in the absence of the Sergeant/Captain
Assists in training newly hired officers
Performs other related duties as assigned
OVERALL PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY:
The primary and most important overall responsibility of all employees is to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to our students and other members of the College community.
Minimum Qualifications
Valid driver’s license
18 years of age
United States citizen
No criminal record
Must pass a drug screening test
Must have demonstrable computer knowledge and skills
Education Required:
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience Required:
Six months related experience and/or successful completion of the contractual probationary period of work experience as a Rowan College at Burlington County’s Public Safety Officer.
Skills/Abilities /Knowledge /Other Requirements:
No disciplinary action during the previous six months
A positive rating on evaluations
MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING TRAINING WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF DATE OF HIRE:
Rowan College at Burlington County’s Public Safety Officer Training Program
Workplace Harassment (as provided by Human Resources)
Hazard Communication Standard
Defensive Driving
American Red Cross Professional Rescuer CPR/AED
Blood borne Pathogens
ICS – 100 (Online or classroom)
IS – 700 (Online)
Any other training deemed needed for performance of duty
Officers in Charge have the following responsibilities:
Ensure personnel are on time
Ensure personnel are in the correct uniform and have the equipment needed for their shift
Ensure personnel are fit for duty and not sick, tired, under the influence of alcohol or drugs or in any other way not able to fully carry out their assigned duties
Ensure personnel are briefed as to any incidents since their last shift, special events or duties for the shift
Ensure personnel get their required breaks for meals during the shift
Ensure that all work areas are kept neat and orderly
Ensure that all shift paperwork has been completed and properly filed
Pass on essential information to oncoming staff
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed indoors and outdoors, sometime in extreme weather conditions and temperatures. Work may require long periods of standing or walking. Work may at times entail a level of risk to person. Exposed to verbal and possible physical abuse by irate persons. Shift and weekend work plus assigned to multiple campuses are a requirement of this position.
Additional Information
INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS:
Collaborates with department members and/or the Compliance, Assessment and Research team to support planning, assessment, data collection and reporting for continuous improvement of the college.
Employee Classification: Support Staff
To view the benefits summary for Public Safety positions. click here. (http://www.rcbc.edu/files/PDFFiles/hr/benefits/61616Summary%20of%20Benefits%20for%20Public%20Safety.pdf)
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Do you have the following minimum qualifications? • Valid driver's license • 18 years of age • United States citizen • No criminal record • Must pass a drug screening test • Must have demonstrable computer knowledge and skills
Yes
No
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Do you have six months related experience to this position?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
Rowan College at Burlington County
Address
900 College Circle Drive
Mount Laurel, New Jersey, 08054
Phone
856-222-9311 ext. 1584
Website
http://www.rcbc.edu