Campus Safety Officer, Full-time

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Kalamazoo College is a community of students, faculty, staff and alumni who are committed to making an exceptional place to learn, live, and work. Kalamazoo College is committed to a sense of belonging and strives to support inclusivity. Individuals who share similar commitments are invited to apply for employment.

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Position Summary
Kalamazoo College seeks two full-time, benefits-eligible campus safety officers. Reporting to the director of campus safety, campus safety officers perform proactive foot and mobile patrol of Kalamazoo College spaces to provide aid to community members and regulation enforcement. They will have the opportunity to be assigned to any shift to provide consistent shifts while staffing the 24/7 operation.
Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of community relations functions including meeting and talking with students, employees, and citizens visiting campus; provides information and advice on safety measures; visits various campus facilities to determine service needs; assists pedestrians and motorists and students to establish rapport and support for the Department of Campus Safety.
• Performs traffic direction to ensure a smooth flow of traffic in and out of campus as needed. Performs campus parking enforcement by issuing citations for violations and appropriate follow-up.
• Patrols assigned area primarily on foot maintaining high visibility; secures buildings as appropriate; monitors radio/telephone and promptly responds to calls for service received; detects and reports suspicious activity and/or needs for Kalamazoo College support. Provides written report(s) to the director for appropriate follow-up.
• Conducts preliminary investigations as needed; stabilizes incident scenes and alerts appropriate personnel to resolve conflicts; protects crime scenes and evidence until City of Kalamazoo officers arrive; conducts preliminary interviews of victims and witnesses; assists city officers and victims within policy; maintains visual contact of suspects, if possible, from a safe distance but does not apprehend suspects.
• Maintains personal uniform and equipment in excellent condition and personal appearance at all times.
• Completes all training and other duties as assigned.

Who We Are Seeking
We encourage applications from individuals who will help us create a more inclusive Kalamazoo by

• further diversifying the staff; and/or
• demonstrating experience serving diverse populations; and
• showing interest in addressing the needs of a diverse student, faculty, staff and community particularly related to antiracism.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and will also demonstrate many of the following skills, abilities, and characteristics:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED required. Prefer graduation from an accredited college or university. Prefer experience in campus safety work, community service, public service, social service, and emergency management experience. Any combination of education and experience listed above may be considered in the selection of the best-qualified candidate.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; to understand and execute difficult oral and written instructions; to obtain information through interviews and observation.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and other software for documentation of general incidents, criminal reports, and other relevant data collection.
• Ability to work effectively and apply good judgment in tense situations, to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine the proper course of action; to cope with situations courteously and tactfully, firmly, and with respect for the rights of others; to react quickly, calmly and appropriately under emergency conditions.
• General working knowledge of laws. Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license and a driving record in compliance with The College’s policies. Must be able to pass a complete background investigation.
• Physical requirements of the job include the ability to respond immediately and appropriately to emergencies; the ability to work irregular hours with changing shifts, to move frequently and quickly in all areas of campus, in indoor and outdoor environments, between and within buildings, with extended exposure to a variety of weather conditions in all seasons.

Benefits
Kalamazoo College is proud of offer a robust and reliable slate of benefits. A continued goal is to maximize our benefits while minimizing costs to employees, families, and the College. *Click here to learn more.
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Medical Insurance
ASR Health Benefits
Choice of two PPO plans with options for double and family coverage. Both plans include prescription drug benefits. Robust support for behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, and chronic condition management.

Dental Insurance
ASR Health Benefits
Includes options for double and family coverage.

Vision Insurance
ASR Health Benefits
Includes options for double and family coverage.

Supplemental Insurance
Unum
Voluntary accident insurance

Tax-Advantaged Accounts
Burnham & Flower
Health Care FSA
Dependent Care FSA

Life and ADD Insurance
Unum
Basic life insurance – Employer paid
Voluntary life and ADD – Employee paid

Disability Insurance
Unum
Long- and Short-term disability insurance – employer paid

403(b) Retirement Plan
TIAA
With automatic enrollment and an employer match

Employee Assistance Program
Behavioral Health Services
Available to all employees and their household members at no cost

Benefits Concierge
Acrisure Benefits Group
Assistance in navigating complex employee benefit situations at no cost

Additional Benefits and Perks
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Intentional community-building efforts

More Details
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About Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo College is a highly selective nationally regarded liberal arts college, offering an integrated undergraduate experience that weaves a traditional liberal arts curriculum into educational experiences in both domestic and international settings with the majority of our graduates participating in study abroad. Kalamazoo College is committed to the liberal arts and sciences, experiential education, freedom of individual conscience and celebration of diversity and inclusion. It is one of the nation’s 100 oldest colleges and universities and a thought leader and innovator in higher education.
The campus of Kalamazoo College is located midway between Chicago and Detroit in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a metropolitan community of 261,000, which supports multiple college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations and sports teams. Thirty-five miles from Lake Michigan, the area offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation, a walkable downtown, outstanding restaurants, and plenty of family-friendly activities.
Kalamazoo College encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural diversity of the College to apply and to identify themselves if they wish. An equal opportunity employer, Kalamazoo College is committed to equal rights, equal opportunities, and equal protection under the law. Please be invited to review our full EEO statement by visiting https://www.kzoo.edu/about/nondiscrimination-policy/. Kalamazoo College is an E-Verify participating employer. Please select Notice_ and _Rights_ for more information._

Job Type: Full-time

Salary : $31,000 - $39,300