Public Safety Officer - Protective Services - OFMD

at  Washington University in St Louis

POSITION SUMMARY

The Washington University School of Medicine Operations & Facilities Management Department provides a range of services for the medical campus in a customer-focused, efficient, and sustainable manner.
Operations & Facilities Management maintains 65 university buildings and provides operational, planning, and construction services to over 10.1 million gross square feet of space. We will open three new facilities between 2023 and 2025 with over 1.5M BGSF. In addition, the School of Medicine continues expanding its reach on and off campus in teaching, clinical care, and research. Our team plays a vital and important role in delivering clinical care, research, and education.
Assists with enforcing university policy/procedures. Patrols facilities and campus. Reports situations to the communications center. Receives calls for service from the communications center. Provides a variety of logistical and administrative tasks as needed to support the department’s daily missions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• College coursework and training in criminal justice or related fields.
• Experience in law enforcement, military, or related fields.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Information gathering skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to speak with students, faculty and staff easily.
• Frequent interaction with staff, students, visitors, patients, and campus visitors.
• Working knowledge of and ability to comply with procedures mandated by Metropolitan Private Security.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification and one year of experience in a customer service role or a combination of equivalent education and relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a St. Louis Metropolitan Security License within 30 days of hire.
• Must obtain and maintain a Missouri Class E or Illinois Class D Driver’s license within 30 days of hire.

• Provides internal/external patrol for university properties, reporting safety or security issues to Dispatch. Receives/compiles information for incident reports on minor, non-criminal incidents.
• Respond to situations and assists response personnel. Assists in investigations. Provides event support with block-offs, traffic direction, and pedestrian safety.
• Conducts building checks, which include checking access control devices and door locks and looking for any possible safety or security issues. Reports any discrepancies to Dispatch. Conducts escort van operations and outdoor safety checks. Provides support to the Emergency Management for fire drills and assists with fire extinguisher and AED checks.
• Locks/unlocks doors to permit entry at appropriate times. Provides mail and package delivery daily for the extinguishers department. Performs other administrative duties as directed.
• Takes possession of found property, attempts to locate owner, and secures said property according to established policy.
• Provides backup and relief in the Communications Center as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.