Public Safety Specialist (Armed)

JOB FAMILY: PSUPOA

JOB CODE: PSUP-0001

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Job Title Definition

Public Safety Specialists enforce polices, rules and regulations to ensure the safety and security of the campus community; respond to notifications of unsafe conditions or threats; conduct inspections; ensure established procedures are followed by employees, students, and visitors.

Job Duties

• Enforce University security policies, rules, and regulations
• Maintain visibility in the community to prevent illegal or unsafe acts and protect property
• Patrol buildings to ensure security measures are intact
• Respond to questions and provide general information
• Monitor camera feeds from various facilities
• Respond to radio calls, requests for assistance or services, and alarms; take appropriate action and call for assistance if needed
• Ensure established procedures are followed for employees and visitors such as search of materials entering and exiting buildings, escorting of personnel, etc.
• Conduct preliminary investigation of safety incidents and determine if escalation is required
• Submit reports of daily activities and irregularities
• Assist in conducting semi-annual security inspections
• Detain individuals who do not possess proper credentials and refer to proper authorities, if necessary

Minumum Education and Experience

High School Diploma or higher

0 to 1 year of relevant experience

Other Requirements

Driver's License; U.S. citizenship; ability to pass a criminal background investigation. Act 235 Certification is required to be obtained within six months of hire.