Public Safety Patrol (Student)

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, student employee is responsible for law enforcement, patrol, and emergency response for campus property.

Please note: 3 references required when applying for this position.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Intermediate level patrol position
• Uniformed patrol of campus properties, either on foot or by vehicle, with attention to law enforcement, observation, crime prevention and apprehension
• Emergency response to campus alarms/calls for emergency assistance, including law enforcement, fire, medical/injury
• Enforce campus driving and parking regulations
• Perform traffic control as necessary
• Able to work assigned shifts, which may include day, evening, night, weekend, or holiday shift hours
• Communicate effectively and interact with others while handling various situations and problem solving
• Interview complainants and suspects of campus incidents, investigate, and prepare written reports on those incidents
• May receive and handle all types of telephone calls and e-mails requiring immediate attention
• May dispatch calls and relay information to appropriate units to ensure prompt response to calls and to best utilize departmental and university resources
• Transmit vital information in emergency and non-emergency situations to appropriate Public Safety units, university departments, and/or outside agencies
• May operate and maintain various law enforcement, fire, and other emergency equipment, which may include weapons, fire suppression, and specialized rescue, medical, and/or other communications equipment
• May provide instruction and demonstration of proper use of law enforcement, fire, first response, and communication equipment and procedures; assist in orientation of new employees
• Able to document, in writing, all relevant information in the prescribed format in light of legal ramifications of such; able to prepare reports and make presentations
• Valid US driver’s license with good driving record preferred
• Must (occasionally) lift/carry and/or push/pull up to 100 lbs.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must be enrolled as a student at Bob Jones University
• Must be 18 years old
• Must be a US Citizen
• Knowledge of principles of law enforcement, fire procedures, and first response
• Minimal knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances that pertain to law enforcement, fire, and other emergency services
• Good communications skills
• Education: High School graduate or GED Experience
• Minimum one semester Public Safety Traffic or related non-BJU experience

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Excel
• Web-based programs

Certificates & Licenses:

• Will obtain SLED certification
• May obtain CPR, First Aid, OC Spray