Campus Safety Officer

Job Description ​​Safeguard the campus through regular patrols and extensive interaction and partnerships with students, faculty, staff, visitors, and the broader Hartford community. Support a positive student experience by creating a safe and inclusive campus environment and enforcing college policies and community standards. Help perform incident investigations and respond to emergencies and crises on campus.​ Responsibilities Conduct active and random patrols of the campus to provide a safe and secure environment for individuals and property, and to enforce college policies and community standards​ ​​Perform initial investigations of incidents, conduct follow-up investigations, and make accurate and timely written reports​ Respond to emergencies, problems and complaints, and provide care and resources to those who are sick, injured, or in crisis​ ​​Perform duties in uniform and may travel by foot, bicycle, or marked Campus Safety Vehicle​ Perform other related duties as assigned and based on departmental needs Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Associates, preferred 1-3 years of work experience ​​Driver's License and excellent driving record ​Able to pass a background investigation ​​Experience/commitment to working with and supporting diverse communities ​Possess strong critical thinking skills ​Ability to handle sensitive and challenging situations with professionalism and compassion ​Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a member of a diverse team ​Display sensitivity to the unique role that security plays in a college setting ​Effective oral and written communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills ​Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, collaboration, and facilitation skills and experience ​Computer and written skills consistent with the completion of detailed and comprehensive reports on computer-based reporting systems ​Meticulous attention to detail ​Reliable and able to work independently under established guidelines ​Able to perform duties at night and during inclement weather ​Previous campus safety experience is a plus ​Ability to speak a second language is a plus​ About Us Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. The college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant co-curricular program. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students, representing forty-three states and ninety-one countries, we consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity's most distinctive assets; and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.

Trinity College is an independent, nonsectarian liberal arts college for men and women, with approximately 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 faculty members, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Our Mission is "Engage. Connect. Transform." As the preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Trinity is an actively engaged community of students, faculty and staff who work together to develop and sustain the intellectual and creative opportunities central to a first-class liberal arts education. Hartford, the state capital, provides many opportunities for cultural and social engagement. The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request, in advance, any needed accommodation in order to participate in the application process. For all faculty positions, completion of the Ph.D. or appropriate equivalent is expected. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research. Trinity is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.