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Campus Safety Officer

Inside Higher Ed, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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Job No:

498361

Work Type:

Staff Full-Time

Location:

Denver, CO

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Campus Safety The Division of Campus Safety is committed to providing the highest quality safety and security services in a respectful, professional and consistent manner. The Division is also committed to maintaining a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for and development of skills to effectively engage with diverse individuals and communities. Applicants from members of historically underrepresented groups including minorities, women, members of the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Position Summary The Campus Safety Officer position is assigned to Patrol Operations within Campus Safety. Campus Safety Officers are the primary safety and security personnel for the University. Their duties include, but are not limited to, patrol of the campus and its buildings and assisting the campus community with a wide variety of problems and concerns. We will be filling multiple positions from this posting. Campus Safety Officers are Essential Employees.

Essential Functions

Patrols assigned areas, physically inspecting buildings and checking doors, windows, entries and exits for safety.

Responds to fire alarms.

Communicates with and assists fire, police Divisions and other public safety entities.

Provides initial response to emergencies and criminal incidents on University property; completes initial investigations to determine disposition.

Provides general assistance to the campus community and visitors.

Apprehends violators of city, state and federal laws and regulations that may have occurred on or involved university property.

Operates University patrol vehicles and radio equipment as assigned.

Completes written reports and maintains logs relating to activity on campus.

Assigned to duties as the Division dispatcher, to include handling incoming calls for service, monitoring fire and intrusion alarms, dispatching other officers to calls for service and monitoring CCTV systems for locations on campus.

Adheres to all Division and University policies, procedures, directives, rules and regulations.

Participates in the interview panel during the Divisions selection and hiring process when requested by Senior Management.

Participates in the Divisions recruitment and accreditation efforts.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that requires individual thought and initiative.

Ability to maintain professional standards and conduct during stressful and oftentimes emotional situations.

Possesses strong oral and written communication skills to include basic computer and typing proficiency.

Ability to deliver and follow detailed instructions.

Ability to accept and successfully complete specialized training.

Thorough knowledge of simple set‑up, adjustment, and operational procedures of work-related equipment.

Capable of facilitating the interactions of diverse needs of a complex organization.

Required Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hiring.

Must possess a High School diploma or GED.

Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license and be insurable under University guidelines; or, obtain a valid Colorado driver’s license within the required time frame.

Must successfully pass a written job‑related skills examination.

Must pass a complete background check to include criminal, motor vehicle report and verification of employment and education.

Must pass a pre‑employment physical, drug screen and human performance evaluation administered by a University approved physician.

Employment Requirements Post Hire

Must have the ability to obtain or possess a City and County of Denver Security Guard License within 3 weeks of hire.

Must successfully complete initial certification in Basic First Aid/CPR/AED, Defensive Driving, and TPR (Threat Pattern Recognition) Use of Force Basic within 3 weeks of hire.

Must successfully maintain re‑certifications in Basic First Aid/CPR/AED and TPR to ensure the maintenance of job‑related skills.

Must successfully complete an annual physical assessment test as part of TPR re‑certification to ensure the maintenance of job related physical fitness standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s degree or equivalent credit hours with an emphasis in Criminal Justice, Police Science, or Security Management; or 6+ months related law enforcement/Campus Safety experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working Environment As field‑based personnel, Campus Safety Officers routinely work outside in all weather conditions. This position may be assigned to any shift or combination of shifts as is deemed necessary by the Captain/Sergeant or members of the Division’s senior management group. Campus Safety Officers are considered essential personnel and may be called upon to work additional hours to cover shifts or provide special event coverage.

Physical Activities It is the policy of the Division of Campus Safety (DCS) that all DCS personnel required to have a City and County of Denver issued Security Guard License for their position must successfully pass a job‑related human performance evaluation as part of a conditional offer of employment. The human performance evaluation shall be administered by an approved University of Denver medical provider and will consist of an evaluation of the following lift/carry and other physical tasks required for the role.

Work Schedule Non‑exempt position; 40‑hour week. Varied hours during a 24/7 work week. Campus Safety Officers assigned to Patrol Operations participate in a seniority‑based shift bid and may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Application Deadline Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Special Instructions Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number The salary grade for the position is 6.

Hourly Range The hourly rate for the position is $25.00.

Benefits The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Application Documents

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Cover Letter

2 professional and 1 personal reference

Equal Opportunity Employment The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, marital family, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment and admissions context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker’s Rights (POWR) Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation.

All Offers of Employment All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), pre‑employment physical, drug screen, human performance evaluation and verification of employment and education.

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