Public Safety Officer

Union County College is a public comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, accessible educational programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jerseys 19 Associate Degree Colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees.

Campus:

All General Description:

Provides for the safety of students, faculty and staff and the security of college buildings and property by preserving law and order and enforcing regulations.

Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities:

Controls vehicular and pedestrian traffic to ensure orderly flow of both throughout campus. Manages parking lots and issues vehicle violations for parking infractions when necessary. Patrols campus by vehicle and foot patrol to ensure security of people, parking lots, buildings and College property. Provides directions and assistance to campus visitors. Assists in evacuations during fire alarm activations, bomb threats or other emergencies. Prepares incident and accident reports documenting details of such incidents. Reports traffic, safety and/or security infractions to proper authorities. Operates two way radio as needed. Provides emergency first aid and C.P.R. in the event of injury. Performs all duties assigned by supervisor.

Education Requirements:

High School graduate or GED equivalency required.

Experience:

Six months experience providing security service in an industrial, academic or service-oriented environment.

Competencies and Skills Required:

Six months experience providing security service in an industrial, academic or service-oriented environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk and sit for extended periods and is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions; including but not limited to, heat, cold, humidity, rain, and direct sunlight. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee may be exposed to stressful or potentially dangerous situations or incidents. The employee may be required to work at any College campus, center, or offsite function, as needed. The employee must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Union County College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services.

Union County College is an

EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/DisabledDisclaimer:

This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. Union County College offers a competitive compensation package and salaries that are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The following benefits are also provided: Medical benefits and pension plan offered through the State of NJ; Dental and vision benefits; Vacation days based on accrual system; Ten paid holidays and three floating holidays that are determined by the College; Tuition remission for employee, spouse, and eligible children for credit and non-credit courses; and Tuition reimbursement for approved degree programs at an accredited college or university.