Campus Safety Officer - 1st Shift at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD)

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Safety, Security, First Aid, CPR, De-escalation, Self-defense, Microsoft Office, Communication, Problem Solving, Patrolling, Incident Reporting, Parking Enforcement, Community Engagement, Professionalism, Judgment

Industry

Description

Description SUMMARY: MCAD is seeking a Campus Safety Officer - 1st Shift. This position is responsible for ensuring a safe and secure campus environment while providing a high level of customer service. All duties will be carried out in accordance with local, state and federal laws, as well as college policies. The Campus Safety Officer must be sensitive to college needs, employee and student goodwill, and overall brand equity of MCAD as an employer and educational institution. DETAILS: This is a full time, non-exempt position expected to work 40 hours a week. This position reports to Campus Safety Supervisor and is paid $20.00 hourly. TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and cover letter to https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/b0ccf9fc-c11e-4ce1-bb54-075eb5c74c59/Minneapolis-College-of-Art-and-Design. Priority will be given to those who respond by November 10, 2025. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform all duties related to safety and security in the institutional properties. Build and maintain professional relationships with MCAD community members. respond promptly to questions, inquiries, and concerns handling and resolving with professionalism and clarity. Patrol the college buildings and property surrounding the campus, remaining alert for all accidents, incidents, and irregularities, and reporting all such conditions. Respond to incoming calls within the scope of Campus Safety, and appropriately route those not in scope. Respond to emergencies by assessing the situation, employing tact, diplomacy, respect, and individual judgment to remedy and/or maintain control and calm. Monitor Campus Safety systems, responding and escalating as needed. Prepare necessary reports relating to all incidents encountered on applicable forms in a precise manner acceptable for outside distribution. Record and secure all lost and found items, and follow Campus Safety procedures for returning the property to the owner. Enforce parking rules and regulations for all MCAD parking locations. Perform other duties as assigned. Represent MCAD’s vision, mission, and values. Create and embrace a community of equal opportunities and inclusivity. Requirements EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Ability to work outside of normal business hours and to come to campus for call-in emergencies, required. High School diploma, or equivalent, required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, preferred. Valid driver’s license, required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word) or equivalent software, experience required. Demonstrated ability to prioritize when dealing with multiple high-priority situations, required. First Aid and CPR certification, strongly preferred. General customer service experience, strongly preferred. Training in de-escalation, self-defense, security and/or police training, preferred. General security experience, particularly in a college environment, preferred. Demonstrated understanding of law enforcement and the key issues that impact a security officer, preferred. ENVIRONMENT: This position operates in a mixture of professional office environments and campus grounds environments. This position requires the ability and willingness to closely partner with team members and colleagues in other departments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. BENEFITS: MCAD’s community of staff and faculty enjoy a dynamic, creative, and inclusive work environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, and 403(b) retirement plans, commuter benefits, and employer paid basic life insurance policy, short term and long-term disability coverage. MCAD promotes work-life balance with a generous time off policy. Employees receive 14 paid holidays, an additional two personal holidays, accrued vacation time, accrued sick time, summer days, and volunteer time off. In addition, after six months of service, full-time employees and their eligible dependents can receive tuition benefits at MCAD, as well as the potential to receive reduced tuition at more than 600 colleges nationwide. BACKGROUND: Founded in 1886, Minneapolis College of Art and Design is located in the rich creative community of the Twin Cities. Recognized nationally and internationally for its innovative approaches to art and design education, MCAD is home to approximately 800 students from 45 states and 15 countries. The college offers bachelor’s degrees in fourteen disciplines including arts entrepreneurship, design, fine arts, and media arts; one MFA; three online master’s degrees; and continuing education classes for all ages. Through the core curriculum, students focus on their careers and craft by learning technical and professional skills while developing their creative leadership capabilities. MCAD is especially interested in candidates from under-represented groups as well as individuals who have experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the MCAD community.

Responsibilities

The Campus Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring a safe and secure campus environment while providing high levels of customer service. This includes patrolling the campus, responding to emergencies, and maintaining professional relationships with community members.