Position Details
Summary:
- Reporting to the Chief of SXU Police, Campus Safety Staff execute public safety-related duties in accordance with city, state, federal, and university regulations.
- Campus Safety Staff are expected to approach safety with effective communication to all campus partners, engage positively with members of our diverse community, and work as a team to secure and support the 24-hour campus operation.
- Provide routine patrol of both on-campus and off-campus University properties.
- Provide safety services for special events.
- Perform all duties in support of the University's mission, understanding that the positive and effective execution of these duties are instrumental to the education of the University's students.
- Campus Safety Staff also serve as a member of the Student Life team who are committed to creating a campus community where all feel welcomed, supported, and safe.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Patrol assigned areas (university buildings, dormitories, parking lots) on foot or in a vehicle to ensure security, and to make presence known in a manner that contributes to the deterrence of security breaches.
- Provide escort services for visitors, students, staff, faculty, and individuals responsible for transportation of monies to or from university.
- Prepare reports of daily activity and incidents occurring in, on or around campus property.
- Provide visible patrol and observe and report irregularities, such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, missing signs, deficient parking lot surface conditions, and security doors left unlocked; sound alarm in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Perform periodic checks of emergency call boxes and/or streetlights to ensure proper functioning; report malfunctions.
- Provide visible patrol and examine doors, windows, and gates to determine if they are secure.
- Remains alert for the presence of unauthorized persons or violators, address security breaches and suspicious persons and notifies police authorities as needed.
- Drive university vehicles, providing for the safe and efficient transportation to the university community and visitors.
- Provide public assistance when requested, including lockout services and information.
- Participate in on-going training and special tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 21 years of age
- High school diploma or GED; Bachelors or Associate degree preferred
- Possess a valid Illinois driver's license
- Experience with software systems to manage video surveillance and/or access control preferred
- Bilingual preferred
- Ability to apply firm and courteous instructions with the students, employees and visitors
- Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively take the appropriate course of action
Physical Requirements of Position:
- This position requires the ability to walk, sit or stand for extended periods of time, run when necessary, climb stairs, lift up to 50 lbs. with no assistance, and to work in adverse weather conditions.
- The noise level in the work environment may sometimes be loud.
- Some work will be performed on a computer in an office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards.
- Also requires the ability to perform the following physical activities: sitting, walking, bending, stooping, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.
Additional Expectations:
We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.
The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.
Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.
To Apply:
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sxuedu
