Public Safety Officer

Salary: $3,219.00 – $4,880.00 Monthly.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols campus buildings and grounds by foot or by vehicle to ensure proper and lawful conduct of students, staff, and visitors
• Works inside and outside in extreme weather conditions; including driving a patrol vehicle in inclement and/or hazardous weather conditions
• Conducts investigations of incidents occurring on college property which includes collecting evidence, interviewing/interrogating suspects, witnesses, and victims
• Ensures appropriate disposition of incidents; prepares accurate, grammatically correct and complete incident/investigative reports as investigating officer and testifies in court appearances as necessary
• Enforces federal, state, and local laws, including the Oregon Criminal Code, Oregon Traffic Code, college motor vehicle code, and college policies; determines and takes appropriate action which may include inquiries, warnings, issuing citations, detaining and/or effecting arrests (using appropriate search and seizure procedures,) and/or contacting other law enforcement agencies; testifies in court as necessary
• Performs security and safety checks of college grounds and facilities to ensure a safe and healthy environment
• Assists other local law enforcement agencies as necessary; coordinates incident/crime reports; assists agencies with off-campus incidents as requested and approved
• Provides information and assistance to students, staff, faculty, and the general public; delivers emergency messages to students, staff, and faculty; provides motorist assistance and other appropriate courtesy services to the general public
• Provides general public safety office support as required
• Maintains knowledge and proficiency in Officer Safety Training procedures and the proper operation of vehicle and emergency equipment
• Responsible for properly maintaining the patrol vehicle and its assigned emergency equipment
• Accurately completes daily activity logs and other required documentation
• Provides safety escort to staff and students as requested
• Carries a college designated phone, answer and field calls and provide dispatch related services
• Provides Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) upon successfully completing the probationary period

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) -AND-
• Valid Oregon Driver’s license with a minimum of two years driving experience -AND-
• Two years of experience in law enforcement, security, military or related field.

Preferred Requirements:

• Post-secondary course work
• Two years’ experience in related field
• Keyboarding skills
• Familiarity with computers and word processing and data base software
• Current CORE/LERE student or graduate from LERE/CORE Class
• Bilingual English/Spanish