Campus Safety Officer

The University of Southern Maine is expanding and so is our department; come and join our team as a Campus Safety Officer.

The Department of Public Safety at the University of Southern Maine has a strong commitment to the community policing and problem solving philosophy. In addition to performing general policing, safety and emergency response functions, our members enjoy the satisfaction of a close working relationship with our community. We live our USM Service Promise of being Student Focused Every Day, and we are looking for team members who understand that promise and support our values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.

The Department of Public Safety at the University of Southern Maine is a full-service law enforcement agency, staffed by certified police officers, communications personnel, and safety officers.

USM’s Campus Safety Officers are expected to be a common presence on campus; engaging and participating in community policing and problem-solving programs to improve the safety culture on campus. Campus Safety Officers are also trained and qualified to work occasional relief shifts in the communications center (dispatch).

In addition to performing routine safety and security duties on the University campuses, Campus Safety Officers will have a close working relationship with our community. We live our USM Service Promise of being Student Focused Every Day, and we are looking for team members who understand that promise and support our values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.

This is a full-time position with a starting hourly rate of $19.44. This position will have a 40 hour work week on a fixed shift schedule that may include nights, weekends and holidays.

USM is committed to building a culturally diverse team of leaders, faculty, and staff. We welcome applicants who are multi-lingual. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. The Department of Public Safety is a proud participant of the 30X30 Advancing Women in Law Enforcement initiative.

The University of Southern Maine provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes: holidays, vacation and sick time; health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employee and eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan; and more.

• High School diploma or GED
• One year of relevant work experience
• Must be able to complete Maine Criminal Justice Academy dispatch training Certified Terminal Operator & Emergency Telecommunicator within one year from date of hire
• Must complete CPR/First Aid/AED certification within one year from date of hire
• Valid Class C Maine driver’s license

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This position will remain open to applications until filled.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, veteran or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.