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Salem Academy and CollegePosted 1 week ago

Public Safety Officer - Part-time

On-siteWinston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Part TimeHigh School Or EquivalentSmall

Job Summary

Respond to calls for service, monitor telephone and radio systems, and provide constant foot patrol to the entire campus. Address requests for service, opening/closing of facilities, parking requests, and emergency-based assignments while operating fire and burglar alarm systems. Conduct safety hazard checks, security checks, and maintain knowledge of campus buildings, floor plans, and safety manuals. Complete incident reports, email correspondence, and parking registration using computer skills. Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, and department members to enforce campus policies and emergency processes. This part-time role requires rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and inclement weather coverage. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, hold a valid driver's license, and possess minimum two years of security or law enforcement experience.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Minimum of 2 years of security or law enforcement related work experience
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Working knowledge of basic security techniques
  • Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, Salem students, staff, administration, and community
  • Subject to random drug testing
  • At least 21 years of age
  • Valid driver's license
  • Bend, squat, stand, kneel, walk, run, crawl, and climb
  • Regularly ascend/descend stairs
  • Walk for long distances and sit for varying lengths of time
  • Reach above shoulders, handle keys/tools/objects, push, pull, carry, or lift objects over 40 lbs
  • Work may necessitate accessing and working in confined spaces or high spaces
  • Must be physically able to perform tasks appropriately
  • Must be physically able to operate the equipment required to perform duties
  • Work in an indoor/outdoor environment subject to changing temperatures

Desired Qualifications

  • Excellent communication, oral, interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills
  • Knowledge of law enforcement/security best practices and procedures
  • Analytical skills and objective observation of situations and quick decision-making
  • Skill in managing situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and impartially
  • De-escalation skills
  • Ability to multi-task and work independently with demonstrated problem-solving skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship between diverse operating organizations
  • Ability to organize work
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Ability to cope with changing requirements, and goals (sometimes rapid changes)

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