Public Safety Officer

What You'll Do:

1. Maintain academic and residence hall building security – 30% of time

2. Respond to and investigate reported incidents/complaints – 30% of time

• Respond to all medical and property related emergencies and contact off-campus emergency resources as appropriate
• Respond to and conduct initial investigations of all criminal incidents or accidents reported or encountered
• Complete detailed reports on incidents that occur on college property (as appropriate)
• Respond to and investigate all intrusion or fire alarms reported

3. Patrol and monitor campus property – 20% of time

• Confront and resolve all criminal or unacceptable behavior encountered
• Patrol parking lots to prevent and detect criminal behavior
• Enforce parking regulations and issue parking citations when appropriate
Investigate and document all motor vehicle accidents and assist with traffic direction

4. Assist all college departments and law enforcement agencies – 15% of time

• Provide assistance to the campus community by responding to calls for service to include building lockouts, financial deposits and vehicle assists
• Assist local, state and federal law enforcement agencies as requested
• Provide transportation to the Northfield Emergency Department for minor injuries
• Provide transportation on campus for personal safety reasons
• Work overtime or other shifts in an emergency to provide adequate coverage
• Participate in criminal court proceedings as requested
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Public Safety (or designee)

5. Supervisory Responsibilities – 5% of time

Assist in overseeing four groups of student employees by serving as a resource for problems/situations encountered during their respective shifts

6. Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community

7. Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle

8. Perform other duties as assigned

WORK SCHEDULE:
FTE: 1.0
Term: Year round
Shift: Eight (8) week cycle consisting of 4 days on, 4 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off, 5 days on, 3 days off (x3), 5 days on, 4 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off; hours to be worked 9:00PM - 7:00AM; travel up to 1% of work schedule, which includes local (Twin Cities metro area) and national travel; overnight trips average 1 trip per year

Who You Are:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent; maintain a valid driver’s license and meet St. Olaf College driver authorization criteria with a satisfactory driving record
Experience: 3+ months of experience in customer service, community engagement or volunteer work

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associate’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, security or a closely related field of study
Experience: 2+ years of law enforcement or security experience on a college/university campus

Please review the full job description here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16CCil3SJUZaXiZcE0Nu0l8W1tUCafIDh/view?usp=sharing

Who We Are:

Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College is a residential, coeducational liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff employees. The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota, a vibrant, restored, historic river town of 20,000 located 45 minutes south of culturally rich and diverse Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The college offers an academically rigorous, nationally ranked liberal arts education that fosters the development of the whole person in mind, body, and spirit and emphasizes learning in an inclusive and globally engaged community. We encourage applications from candidates committed to multicultural understanding and the enrichment of our diverse community.

The college offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 9% company retirement match, company monthly contributions to a retirement healthcare account, company contributions to eligible employee’s health savings account, significant tuition discount (up to 80% off) at ACM and ELCA colleges and universities for employee’s children, and generous paid time off. For a full review of benefit offerings, see the summary of the benefits program here: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/benefits/

To provide a safe and secure educational environment, St. Olaf College verifies the accuracy of all credentials presented by applicants and conducts a criminal background check on every new hire.

A summary of the Flexible Work Policy: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/flexible-work-policy/

A link to our DEI page: https://wp.stolaf.edu/equity-inclusion/

A virtual campus tour: https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/play/?p=483

An overview of Northfield: https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/northfield/

An overview of the Twin Cities: https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/twincities/

The college strongly recommends that incoming students and new employees complete the primary COVID vaccine series before beginning their studies or work on campus, and that all members of our campus community remain up to date with COVID vaccines, per CDC guidance.

St. Olaf College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community. With regard to its hiring and employment practices, the College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based upon an individual’s legally protected status including race, color, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance.

For Staff Application Assistance:
employment@stolaf.edu
507-786-3068

For Faculty Application Assistance:
facultysearch@stolaf.edu
507-786-3356

Title IX Contact Information:
Pamela McDowell, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator
1520 St. Olaf Avenue, Tomson Hall 180
Northfield, MN 55057
507-786-3465
mcdowell@stolaf.edu