Public Safety Officer

Provides high profile, uniformed public safety and security services for the University campus and community. Engages in active and regular patrols to assist in providing a safe and secure campus environment.The Department of Public Safety is staffed year-round, including weekends, and holidays.

Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise.

Essential Functions

• Performs active and regular patrols (foot and vehicle) of all campus areas.
• Provides effective response, investigation and documentation of routine and emergency calls for service, unusual or criminal incidents, medical emergencies, and fire and burglary alarm activations.
• Close and regular surveillance of campus properties, including locking and unlocking buildings according to designated schedules.
• Enforces University rules and regulations.
• Assists with all traffic and parking related responsibilities that includes ticketing, towing, or minimal vehicle assistance.
• Acts as a knowledgeable resource to students, staff, and visitors to campus. Provides general information such as directions as well as more up to date information about campus events.
• Creates written reports and other documentation as necessary and appropriate (i.e. patrol logs, incident reports, parking surveys, etc.)
• Actively reaches out to the campus community establishing relationships with students, faculty, and staff to foster a sense of trust with the public safety function and its officers.
• Able to understand and receive training in dispatch duties if assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: The Department of Public Safety is staffed 24/7/365, including on weekends and holidays. Officers must be able to work any shift assigned and mandatory overtime.  Shifts may include 8:00 am – 8:00 pm or 8:00 pm – 8:00 am.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Position requires a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have valid certification through VA DCJS as a Campus Security Officer, First Aid/CPR/AED certification, and ICS-100 or able to obtain certification within 180 days of hire.
• Must be able to be recertified as required and maintain valid certification at all times during term of employment.
• Additional training may be required.
• Prior law enforcement or security experience is preferred.
• Officer must be able to provide a high degree of reliability, have the ability to maintain confidentiality, and work independently as well as part of a team.
• It is critical that the Officer relate well to students, faculty and a diverse community.
• Applicant should have a working knowledge of computer programs such as email, word processing and basic spreadsheets.
• Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license and a good driving history.
• Must be able to pass an extensive background check.

Application Materials: Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the positions are filled.  A resume is required. Upload both required documents to the Resume/CV upload section of the application. You will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references.

Campus Safety and Welfare Responsibilities:

• This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) in accordance with the Clery Act. This position is required to report Clery qualifying crimes to the Department of Public Safety and complete annual training about your reporting responsibilities under the law.

Physical Requirements:

• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

• Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontal