Inside Higher Ed
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER I, BUMC Public Safety
Inside Higher Ed, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Public Safety Officer I, BUMC Public Safety
Job Description
Category Boston University Medical Campus – Security
Job Location Boston, MA, United States
Position Type Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade Grade 00 – $24.50 – $24.50
Responsibilities The Public Safety Officer reports to the Public Safety Operations Manager and will be expected to accomplish assignments and tasks assigned by supervisory/management team to ensure that the University's operational needs are met in an efficient manner. They provide security, parking control, and assigned duties as necessary. They ensure professional, courteous, fair, consistent, and safe service delivery throughout the University and assigned areas of responsibility.
The Public Safety Officer performs access control in accordance with University and Department Policies, provides information and service to all faculty, staff, students, and visitors in a friendly, courteous, and helpful manner. They will respond immediately and appropriately to all emergency, contingency, or disaster situations and will respond as soon as possible to all calls assigned by the Public Safety Dispatcher and/or other appropriate entity. They will document all incidents and inform Public Safety Dispatcher and/or Management of all actions taken, and will be trained to complete incident reports in a professional manner, writing in a clear and legible style.
Public Safety officers are required to maintain accountability and chain of custody of all property, evidence, and equipment that is issued or comes into their possession. They provide walking and vehicle escorts to ensure the safety of the requester in accordance with University policies. They patrol the University property and grounds, document and act upon all deficiencies and/or violations of policy, notify appropriate personnel and Management of serious incidents, and observe, evaluate, and act upon security camera monitoring and alarm systems.
The position will be required to perform duties in a variety of weather conditions and settings, including patrol, desk duty, vehicle, foot, and/or bike. This position requires work schedule rotations, mandatory shift assignments, and work at night, weekends, and holidays. This is a uniformed position. This position has a 12‑month probationary period and is part of a collective bargaining agreement after the probationary period.
Required Skills and Qualifications
A friendly, courteous, helpful, and professional attitude
A demonstrated understanding of community policing within the context of the unique needs of a diverse, urban university community
A proven ability to understand the ways culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, and other aspects of identity impact engagement with security forces, and the sensitivity to cultural contexts in which we live, particularly in relation to increased incidents of racial bias, harassment, or other forms of discriminatory behavior
Excellent written and oral communication skills
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Massachusetts driver’s license
Good judgment and independent decision making
Candidates will be required to pass a comprehensive criminal and financial background check, psychological examination, and pre‑employment medical exam
Preferred experience in security or law enforcement
Some knowledge of current computer operating systems
Strong problem solving and decision making skills while addressing complex and/or dynamic situations, under stressful conditions or within limited time constraints
Must be able to maintain clearances, training, and performance standards as prescribed by the University and Department
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
To apply, visit
https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/313159
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Category Boston University Medical Campus – Security
Job Location Boston, MA, United States
Position Type Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade Grade 00 – $24.50 – $24.50
Responsibilities The Public Safety Officer reports to the Public Safety Operations Manager and will be expected to accomplish assignments and tasks assigned by supervisory/management team to ensure that the University's operational needs are met in an efficient manner. They provide security, parking control, and assigned duties as necessary. They ensure professional, courteous, fair, consistent, and safe service delivery throughout the University and assigned areas of responsibility.
The Public Safety Officer performs access control in accordance with University and Department Policies, provides information and service to all faculty, staff, students, and visitors in a friendly, courteous, and helpful manner. They will respond immediately and appropriately to all emergency, contingency, or disaster situations and will respond as soon as possible to all calls assigned by the Public Safety Dispatcher and/or other appropriate entity. They will document all incidents and inform Public Safety Dispatcher and/or Management of all actions taken, and will be trained to complete incident reports in a professional manner, writing in a clear and legible style.
Public Safety officers are required to maintain accountability and chain of custody of all property, evidence, and equipment that is issued or comes into their possession. They provide walking and vehicle escorts to ensure the safety of the requester in accordance with University policies. They patrol the University property and grounds, document and act upon all deficiencies and/or violations of policy, notify appropriate personnel and Management of serious incidents, and observe, evaluate, and act upon security camera monitoring and alarm systems.
The position will be required to perform duties in a variety of weather conditions and settings, including patrol, desk duty, vehicle, foot, and/or bike. This position requires work schedule rotations, mandatory shift assignments, and work at night, weekends, and holidays. This is a uniformed position. This position has a 12‑month probationary period and is part of a collective bargaining agreement after the probationary period.
Required Skills and Qualifications
A friendly, courteous, helpful, and professional attitude
A demonstrated understanding of community policing within the context of the unique needs of a diverse, urban university community
A proven ability to understand the ways culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, and other aspects of identity impact engagement with security forces, and the sensitivity to cultural contexts in which we live, particularly in relation to increased incidents of racial bias, harassment, or other forms of discriminatory behavior
Excellent written and oral communication skills
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Massachusetts driver’s license
Good judgment and independent decision making
Candidates will be required to pass a comprehensive criminal and financial background check, psychological examination, and pre‑employment medical exam
Preferred experience in security or law enforcement
Some knowledge of current computer operating systems
Strong problem solving and decision making skills while addressing complex and/or dynamic situations, under stressful conditions or within limited time constraints
Must be able to maintain clearances, training, and performance standards as prescribed by the University and Department
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
To apply, visit
https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/313159
#J-18808-Ljbffr