ABOUT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY:

Willamette University, founded in 1842, is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students across five colleges. Our historic campus, adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol, hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts college in Salem, Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range of professional graduate programs, including Oregon’s top-ranked MBA program, the Northwest’s oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and master’s degrees in data science and computer science.

Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our Benefits Summary includes options for health, dental, life insurance, retirement, substantial paid time off, tuition and more. If you need assistance applying for a job or have any questions on recruitment at Willamette, please contact our HR Department, hr@willamette.edu or call us at 503-370-6210.

POSITION SUMMARY

Campus Safety Officers are responsible for helping ensure the safety and security of Willamette University's students, employees, visitors, and property during their assigned shifts. They deal with all violations of law and campus policy in an appropriate and equitable manner and positively engage with diverse individuals and groups in support of an inclusive environment.

The Campus Safety Officer position reports to the Associate Director of Campus Safety. This position is responsible for responding to situations utilizing a set of well-defined policies, procedures, and expectations. Must be able to perform duties with independence. Provides direction and supervision to work-study students but has no formal responsibility for supervision. Public relations are an important part of this position. Requires strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills to exchange information with individuals both inside and outside the University. Requires an understanding of a culturally diverse community and the need to interact in a manner that fosters positive relationships in respectful, equitable, and inclusive ways.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Campus Safety Officers are responsible for helping ensure the safety and security of Willamette University's students, employees, visitors, and property during their assigned shifts.
• Patrol university grounds and facilities to ensure a safe and secure environment, including on foot and in vehicles, patrol campus facilities, parking lots, grounds, and the interior of all buildings on campus.
• Monitor all activity and confront any suspicious behavior on Campus.
• Escort visitors and intruders off campus if required.
• Issue citations and warnings to violators.
• Interview individuals involved in incidents, gather information and write reports on crimes, violence, vandalism, fires, and other illegal activities on campus. Give accounts of people involved, who are affected, and what measures were taken to minimize or eliminate the incidents.
• Respond quickly to all calls to Campus Safety for assistance and contact local Police, Fire, or Medical personnel when necessary.
• Provides medical care at the basic first aid/CPR/AED level as provided by the American Red Cross or its equivalent. Coordinates with medical responders when a higher level of care is required.
• Responds to notifications from the security and fire alarms across campus that are monitored by campus Safety.
• Contribute to the support and implementation of the University Strategic Plan.
• Adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Updates daily activity logs as needed and in a timely manner; completes written incident and investigative reports in a timely, clear, and well-written manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must meet minimum qualifications for certification standards set by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST). DPSST requires candidates to be a minimum of 18 years of age to obtain an Unarmed Private Security certification.
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of two years experience in a security position or two years of college-level law enforcement or criminal justice courses And/ Or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position's essential functions.
• Ability to operate a computer, with demonstrated skills in Outlook, Word, Excel, and other security-related programs. 
• Valid driver’s license within 60 days of hire.
• CPR/AED Certification or obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary, as well as the ability to actively communicate with various constituents, including faculty, staff, administration, and the general public.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively solve problems and initiate and implement projects independently.
• Ability to multi-task with accuracy and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer service experience.
• Experience working in a security-related field.
• Experience working at a college or university.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Typical schedule requires 40 hour per work with possible required overtime as needed
• Requires standing for long periods of time and taking many stairs/runs as part of your regular patrol duties. 
• Requires to kneel/crawl, twist, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 50 pounds.

Salary: $23.93/ hour

You will need to upload the following document as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled Resume:

• Current Resume

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received until the position is filled.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:

Please read the following carefully before beginning the online application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette University, please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments -- listed at the bottom of the page -- must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application.