Public Safety Patrol Specialist

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage, supervise, and delegate work to all shift personnel working while on duty
• Exercise appropriate and independent judgment in making decisions in all situations; work under stressful and time restrictive conditions that may include high-risk, life-threatening situations, flashing lights, loud noises, low light, and adverse or varied environmental/weather conditions, and/or other challenging or ever-changing surroundings
• Uniformed patrol of campus properties with attention to enforcement, observation, crime prevention and apprehension and assure other patrol personnel are following established patrol procedures
• Assume lead duties and hazard assessment in emergency response to campus alarms and calls for emergency assistance, including law enforcement, fire, and medical/injury type calls
• Enforce campus driving and parking regulations with emphasis on moving violation enforcement; assign other patrol officers to same and ensure even enforcement of regulations
• Oversee and perform traffic control according to established standards
• Act as official liaison between Operations Supervisor and field employees
• Counsel and coach assigned personnel regarding job performance as needed; administer disciplinary actions as outlined in the policies and procedures manual
• Interview complaintants and suspects of campus incidents, investigate, and prepare written reports
• Collect and review all data during shift involving law enforcement, fire, and first response calls
• May receive and handle all types of telephone calls and e-mails requiring immediate attention. May dispatch calls and relay information to appropriate units to ensure prompt response to calls and to best utilize departmental and university resources.  Transmit vital information in emergency and non-emergency situations to appropriate Public Safety units, university departments, and/or outside agencies.
• Instruct and demonstrate proper use of law enforcement, fire, first aid, first response, and communications equipment and procedures; may present informational lectures; assist in orientation and on-going training of employees
• Operate and maintain various law enforcement, fire, and other emergency equipment, which may include weapons, fire suppression, and specialized rescue, medical, and/or other communications equipment
• Ensure assigned unit, work area, and equipment are properly maintained, in safe working condition, meet department "readiness" standards, and are in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• May provide special assignment operations for VIP, event, and/or asset security
• To have a working knowledge of department policy and to ensure that other patrol officers maintain a working knowledge of policy as well

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• At least one to two years of experience in security work at BJU Public Safety, or two to three years experience in related law enforcement and/or security work
• Must have at least one year experience in leadership/supervisory positions
• Supervisory and team-building skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of principles of law enforcement, fire procedures, and first response; minimal knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances that pertain to law enforcement, fire, and other emergency services
• Ability to meet deadlines for assigned reports, projects, and duties
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to read and interpret written, oral, and diagnostic form instructions
• Ability to document, in writing, all relevant information in the prescribed format in light of legal ramifications of such; able to prepare reports and make presentations

Certificates & Licenses:

• SLED level I & III or Criminal Justice Academy certified
• Radar operation certification
• CPR (professional rescuer level) and First Aid + oxygen certification through ARC or AHA
• Valid US driver's license with good driving record