Safety Officer - PT at Rhodes College

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Administrative Skills, Attention to Detail, Initiative, Discretion, Patrol, Parking Control, Emergency Response, Record Keeping, Physical Fitness, Driving Skills, Security Experience, Crisis Management

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Description

Job Title: Safety Officer - PT Department: Campus Safety Job Description: Rhodes College is currently seeking applicants for Campus Safety Officer - PT positions. These positions are part-time (non benefits eligible). Shifts are subject to change based on the needs of the college. The Safety Officer is responsible for accomplishing the mission of the Campus Safety Department, to provide for both the security and safety of the Rhodes community. Job Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required. This position requires a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and must be insurable by the College’s insurance carrier. Unarmed Officer Licensed with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance and the Dallas Law unarmed license modifiers or must be obtained within 90 days of hire is required. Must be able to pass a background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen. One-year experience in security or comparable organizational experience (e.g. military, police and/or safety) preferred. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Excellent customer service utilizing strong analytical skills, excellent communication, interpersonal and administrative skills. Job Responsibilities include but may not be limited to: Must work under pressure with attention to detail, work with changing priorities, manage numerous programs and events simultaneously and independently, exercise initiative and use discretion. Conduct both walking and mobile patrols of interior and exterior locations/areas and remain highly visible. Monitor and control parking according to Parking Program specifications; check parking lots and vicinity for abnormal activity and write parking citations. Staff Campus Access gates, monitoring all campus entry (vehicular and pedestrian) and egress, to include traffic direction, visitor assistance and entry validation. Maintain a constant alertness for signs or indications of unusual or abnormal conditions. Complete required paperwork in compliance with the Campus Safety Operations Manual and College Handbook, including but not limited to: operations notes, crime-incident-accident reports, drug and liquor law violations, more. Maintain department records, reports, and files as required and confidentiality thereof. Assist with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies. Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops as assigned. Complete annually the Campus Security Authority (CSA) training and biannual state license renewals. Provide emergency/crisis/routine response as situations arise, in accordance with College and departmental policy, Federal, State and local laws. Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function to perform the duties of this position. This position is classified as essential personnel, which may require attendance during inclement weather or other times at which the campus is closed. Other duties as assigned. Physical Demands: Ability to stand up to four hours per shift; Ability to walk one mile at a moderate pace; Ability to ascend and descend up to three flights of thirteen (13) stairs while carrying a twenty (20) pound bag at above normal pace in order to respond quickly in emergency situations; Ability to lift to shoulder height forty (40) pounds; Ability to stay awake no less than eight (8) hours. Visual acuity of 20/20, with or without corrective lenses, to include near visual acuity (14 inches) and far visual acuity (20 feet); Ability to hear sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the job. Patrol Vehicle, computer, radio, telephone, alarm equipment, etc. Ability to read and write the English language sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the job. Rhodes is an equal opportunity employer that offers an excellent benefits package and a great working environment. A complete application must include an attached resume. Names of three (3) professional references may be requested after an interview. #HEJ Rhodes College is an international, four-year, private, co-educational, residential college committed to the liberal arts and sciences, located in Memphis, Tennessee. We aspire to graduate students with a lifelong passion for learning, a compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership in their communities and the world. We encourage applications from qualified individuals interested in helping us achieve this vision. Rhodes is profiled in The Princeton Review’s popular college guide, The Best 384 Colleges: 2019 Edition, and ranks No. 10 for Most Accessible Professors and No. 16 for Most Engaged in Community Service. Rhodes is also one of fifty colleges included in both editions of The Princeton Review’s list of “Colleges That Create Futures” and continues to be included in each new edition of Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang for Your Buck. For two years in a row, Rhodes was named America’s #1 Service-Oriented College by Newsweek magazine.

Responsibilities

The Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring the security and safety of the Rhodes community through various patrols and monitoring activities. Responsibilities include conducting patrols, managing parking, assisting with campus access, and responding to emergencies as needed.