Public Safety Officer II

Job Description

TITLE: Public Safety Officer II (PSO II)

REPORTS TO: Associate Director of Public Safety

SALARY: Grade 7 (base pay $15.30 - $21.30 per hour)

ROLE: The Public Safety Officer II is a non-commissioned security officer and is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the people, buildings, and property of the campus community. This is a high-visibility, service-oriented job, and a position of the public trust.

This position is being hired for the 11:00 pm - 7:00 am shift.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide visible security and protective services to the college community by conducting routine patrols of buildings and outdoor areas on campus. Provide basic information and directions to the campus community and the general public.

Officers are required to show courtesy, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with the community. This includes not just the campus community, but anyone officers have contact with in the course of their daily duties.

Follow campus procedures for enforcing college rule and polices, as well as state law. Commissioned officers may need to resort to physical force, when appropriate, of individuals attempting to inflict physical harm on themselves or others or commit criminal acts. Officers must understand when use of force is authorized and document it properly

Officers are expected to be able to work with limited supervision

Understand emergency response protocols. Officer must be able to identify and respond to emergencies by conducting a rapid assessing of a situation, utilizing critical decision making by employing tact, diplomacy, and individual judgment to resolve an incident

Coordinate response efforts to emergencies on the college with Annapolis Police and/or Fire Departments, as well as the Maryland Capitol Police and other outside agencies

Provide emergency first aid to injured persons and assist in the transportation arrangements of ill or injured persons when necessary

Engage with students who may be in crisis, providing support to such students and coordinating college or off-campus resources to facilitate the care of the students

Work with the Office of Student Services to coordinate housing issues and key control for dorm rooms and building access

Cooperate and provide direct support to superior officers or to the local police department in the investigation of any incident

Working knowledge of higher education issues, such as Title IX and the Clery Act. Officers are Campus Security Authorities and must know proper procedures when critical information is received about crimes or misconduct

Maintain situational awareness of the area surrounding the college to remain abreast of possible threats to the campus community. This includes making appropriate notifications to leadership for emergency notifications to the campus community

Complete necessary administrative reports/forms related to incidents and/or arrests, to include gathering pertinent information from participants and/or witnesses

Maintain and manage various databases, such as records management, vehicle registration, emergency contact information, and class schedules

Perform as a Field Training Officer for newly hired officers to mentor, coach, and train them in duties of the job

Maintain regular radio communications with officers and college staff to receive calls for service, report any unusual situations, and to request backup when necessary

Engage in direct radio communications with Annapolis Police in case of emergency, in compliance with policy

Observe, report, and address faulty and/or unsafe situations, equipment, and lighting to include reporting fire and other safety equipment that are not in working order, setting up caution tape, traffic cones, etc.

Make appropriate notifications after hours for incidents that require immediate attention, such as broken or frozen pipes, broken windows, active leaks, etc. Officers may be required to take immediate actions to mitigate such incidents until appropriate personnel can response

Respond to calls for lockouts and admit authorized personnel to locked buildings and rooms

Attend internal/external courses, classes, and seminars, to further develop protective services skills and knowledge

Conduct security patrols on the college under conditions of darkness and inclement weather

Apply for a Special Police Commission within 90 days of employment and receive the same within six months of employment

Maintain certifications as appropriate, to include CPR, AED, tourniquet, OC spray, police baton, crowd manager, etc.

Make arrests and/or deal with disorderly persons as appropriate. This mandates an understanding and use of critical decision making and discretion in enforcing Maryland law and criminal procedure

Appear in court, prepared to testify, regarding incidents that occur in the college Community when necessary

Engage in crowd control for schedule events and emergency incidents. This requires officers to understand issues of the First Amendment and how they apply to the college community

Transport the college bank deposit

Must wear issued uniform, unless otherwise authorized, and carry all appropriate credentials when on duty

Complete routine operational procedures during each shift

Performs other work-related duties as requested or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Applicant should be physically capable of walking or standing a post outdoors for extended periods of time, as well as ascending and descending stairs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school graduation or GED required.

Previous security agency experience preferred but not required

Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to generate cooperation from others

Ability to maintain calm and order during emergencies

Demonstration of a working knowledge of computers, especially MS Word, radios and phones

Ability to be certified in first aid, CPR, and tourniquets

Must be able to become certified as a crowd manager

Successful completion of a physical examination, drug screen, and background check

No criminal record

Must possess and maintain a current valid Maryland driver’s license

Must be able to walk on brick sidewalks and across turf, traversing stairs, bending, and stooping.

This position is not considered an essential employee but may be requested to work during times of emergency or inclement weather on a case-by-case basis

Full-time