Public Safety Officer at Lake Forest College

Lake Forest, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Emergency Response, Crisis Management, Campus Patrol, Policy Enforcement, Incident Documentation, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Outlook

Industry

Description

Position Summary Lake Forest College seeks a full-time Public Safety Officer whose duties include, but are not limited to, responding to calls for assistance including emergency and crisis situations; providing support during special events; vehicle and foot patrols of the campus; enforcement of college policy; knowledge of and limited enforcement of state laws and local ordinances on campus; enforcement of parking regulations; proper completion of incident documentation; and other duties as assigned by a Commander, or Director. Since the Department of Public Safety operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year, weekend and holiday availability is required and scheduled. While the successful applicant will be primarily assigned to either the night or evening shift, all Public Safety Officers must be available and willing to work other hours as assigned. This position is scheduled for 40 hours per week with benefits. Position Requirements High School diploma or GED and minimum of two years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Previous related security/law enforcement experience is preferred. Previous experience in campus public safety strongly preferred. Sound judgment and excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are a must. Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook is necessary. Must have a valid US Driver’s license and excellent driving record. Will have extensive periods of walking, standing, and sitting. Will have to work outdoors in every type of weather condition regardless of severity. Compensation and Benefits: Hourly Rate of Pay $22.00 Benefits information is located at: www.lakeforest.edu/offices-and-departments/human-resources/employee-benefits [http://www.lakeforest.edu/offices-and-departments/human-resources/employee-benefits] If you are interested in learning more about employment at Lake Forest College, please visit Working at Lake Forest | Lake Forest College [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lakeforest.edu%2Foffices-and-departments%2Fhuman-resources&data=05%7C02%7Clslipkowsky%40lakeforest.edu%7C80412eae5e7a4deeb2b808ddc3b459b3%7Cb4478c053dd94e06a7fb5dcf72bd44ee%7C0%7C0%7C638881901541919309%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QsfVLPDwdY9rWCm6Z0b5iDh%2FthBXDKbKwhZxi5uwnZQ%3D&reserved=0].

Responsibilities

The officer is responsible for campus safety through foot and vehicle patrols, responding to emergencies, and enforcing college policies and parking regulations. They must also complete detailed incident documentation and provide support during special events.