Public Safety Officer

BASIC FUNCTION: Performs effectively as a Public Safety Officer and executes public safety-related duties in accordance with federal, state and university regulations; completes specialty tasks as assigned; remains abreast of public safety trends to enhance public safety skills and performs other duties necessary to ensure crime prevention of the university.

UNUSUAL WORK CONDITIONS: Rotating shift work; works holidays, weekends and midnight shift hours. Knowledge of highly confidential information. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, hazardous materials, and other dangerous situations. Must be able to remain in a standing or sitting position for an extended period of time. Works in a variety of weather conditions with an exposure to the elements. Carry a firearm within the course of duties. Respond to active critical incidents. Willingness to work extra-duty assignments.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL NEEDED: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification strongly preferred. If not EMT certified at time of employment, candidate must obtain certification within first 2 years of employment.

EDUCATION: Either a Bachelor’s/Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice or a high school diploma with specific related experience including public safety/civilian/military/police experience.

EXPERIENCE: Registered as a public safety officer with the Connecticut State Police Possession of a Connecticut Security Officer identification card. Possession of current motor vehicle license in good standing. Possession of a CT pistol permit and Security Officer firearms permit with Security Officer endorsement. Possess and maintain EMT certification. Mandated training for hazardous materials and bloodborne pathogens will be provided. Must be in good physical condition. Must meet annual firearms qualification requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Effectively performs as a Public Safety Officer. This involves:

cars, foot patrol and bicycles to prevent theft, trespass, vandalism or

violations of General Statutes and/or university regulations,

and/or university regulations,

and coordination of towing efforts,

of the General Statutes and/or university regulations,

caused as a result of fire and personal injury in accordance with

proper public safety, health and safety procedures,

trainees, non-officer Public Safety personnel and/or students,

traffic control checkpoint duty, monetary escort services and basic

public safety service information to the general public,

appropriate completion of medical training.

2. Performs a specialty task as assigned.

3. Remains abreast of public safety trends and measures and attends appropriate

training sessions to enhance public safety skills.

4. Executes other duties necessary to ensure crime prevention of the university.

5. Participates in the professional development of the department and the

university. This involves:

university community and consistent with the Department of Public Safety’s mission.

6. Promotes safe and secure working conditions. This involves:

7. Assumes responsibility of the shift when designated as the senior officer on duty.

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

Please note that post conditional offer, the following requirements will need to be satisfied for employment: health physical, drug test, psychological evaluation, background check, and physical simulation testing (recurring throughout employment).

This position is based at Fairfield University’s Fairfield, CT campus and is not eligible for immigration assistance.