Part-Time Safety Officer

Job Details

Department:  Other
Job Type:  Staff
Status:  Non-Exempt
Deadline:  Until Filled

Job Purpose:

As a uniformed officer of the peace, under the Director of Campus Safety, works to promote a safe and secure campus environment for students, employees, and guests. An important part of the position is supporting the ministry and mission of the University and advancing the academic excellence and spiritual vitality of our University and students. Each employee plays an important role in the development of the Christian faith in our students.

Essential Functions:

Duties:

• Provides security services.
• Patrols University buildings & property.
• Patrols assigned areas and checks for fire and safety hazards, intruders, or any suspicious circumstances.
• Aids University officials in crowd & traffic control, disturbance of the peace, mischief and/or misconduct of students or visitors
• Assists in locking/unlocking of buildings, directs visitors for parking.
• Accept other duties as assigned

Critical Physical Demands:

• Occasionally able to sit and squat
• Occasionally able to lift, work overhead, and perform fine manipulation
• Frequently able to stand and bend
• Frequently able to grasp, push and pull
• Frequently able to climb stairs and ladders
• Frequently able to walk into any area of campus.
• Respond to campus fire alarms and campus accidents
• Some night work depending on shift
• Works independently

Skill Requirements:

• Must be able to read and write
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Must be or be willing to be certified in First-Aid, CPR, and AED
• Must have basic computer literacy

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a part-time position. Work hours will be two (2) regular shifts a week with the occasional need to fill-in no more than three (3) more shifts in a given week. Availability to work all shifts preferred. Must be available for the University’s Welcome Weekend and Commencement Weekend (dates determined by the academic calendar), unless given express permission from the Director of Campus Safety.  No more than two consecutive weeks of non-medical leave will be granted at a time.

Travel:

No travel is expected for this position.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 21 years old or older.
• 1-2 years experience of emergency responder preferred.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• A committed and dynamic Christian faith is vital along with the ability to support the University’s theological position, lifestyle standards and mission.

Supervision Received:

Receives full instructions initially from the Director of Campus Safety or their designee.

On job training with training officer before working independently. Daily shift instructions provided as necessary.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Institutional Commitment:

Asbury University is an independent, Christian, liberal arts university in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. In the desire to be a more inclusive community, reflective of the Kingdom of God, we especially encourage applications from women and from candidates from various ethnic backgrounds. At Asbury University, employees must display a committed and dynamic Christian faith along with the ability to support the University’s theological position, lifestyle standards, and mission. Candidates must agree, support and adhere to University policies and procedures – including the Faculty Manual, Community Standards Guidelines, Human Sexuality Statement, and the Standard of Conduct for employees. Asbury University does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, or handicap in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.