Casual Part-Time Public Safety Officer

These position provides coverage for shifts as needed and is not guaranteed a set number of hours per week. This position is expected to remain active and available to support departmental operations as needed throughout the calendar year, and is required to work a minimum of 192 hours during each calendar year (equivalent to an average of 16 hours per month).

Summary of Position

The Public Safety Officer is responsible for fostering and maintaining a safe learning and working environment for the Augsburg University Community. This environment is attained through proactive patrol of the campus buildings and ground and through positive interactions with the community we serve.

Primary Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining a safe learning and working environment for members of the Augsburg University Community.

• Provide required services to the Augsburg University Community, including: walking or driving escorts, locking and unlocking of campus buildings according to class schedules and events, and providing information and assistance to the community as needed.

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency requests for assistance. Initiate and coordinate Police, Fire, and EMS response as needed.

• Monitor campus activities and facilities through proactive patrol and observation.

• Identify after hours’ facilities issues and assist in the coordination of emergency maintenance response.

• Prepare required incident reports completely and accurately for all security and safety related activities.

• Regularly monitor and use critical infrastructure systems, including: CCTV systems, fire alarm panels, automation systems, alarms, access card systems, and parking enforcement systems.

• All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Typical work environment is continually changing. Includes working in both indoor spaces and outdoors for long periods of time in varying weather conditions.

• Sitting, standing, or walking for long periods of time.

• Regular computer, phone, and office equipment use.

• Ability to drive a motor vehicle in order to patrol campus grounds and provide escorts.

• Ability to communicate in person and over the phone.