Campus Public Safety Officer - First Hill Location
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Months Per Year: 12
Employment Status: Full-Time
Work Model: On-site
Seattle
University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic
universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate,
graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for
defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender,
gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic
class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status,
political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle
University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who
learn, live and work at Seattle University.
Seattle University's Core Competencies
Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.
Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.
Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.
Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making positive impact.
Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.
Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, purses excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.
Position Description
The Campus Public Safety Officer is a vital member of our
campus Public Safety team and serves as the first responder for the university
under the direction of the Public Safety Supervisor or their designee. This
dynamic, active role requires vigilance, quick decision-making, and engagement
with the campus community. The Public Safety Officer is a uniformed,
non-commissioned officer position that actively patrols campus grounds,
provides essential medical and security aid, coordinates emergency services, documents
critical incidents, and ensures the safety and well-being of students, faculty,
staff, and visitors. This role is deeply focused on community service and
mental health support, as well as providing assistance to the greater campus
community.
The Campus Public Safety Officer maintains a shift schedule
that includes coverage during campus closures and holidays. Officers work
collaboratively in teams of 5-6 personnel, including a supervisor and
dispatcher. Our department is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Officers are assigned to one of our teams. Teams rotate between day and night
shifts every six months to ensure balanced coverage.
Campus Safety & Security Operations (60%)
- Conduct proactive patrols to monitor security, prevent
incidents, and ensure campus safety.
- Respond to non-emergency requests, provide campus escorts,
and assist with general security concerns.
- Operate the communications center, including monitoring
safety systems, CCTV, dispatching responders, and keeping records.
- Uphold Seattle University policies while maintaining a
customer-service-focused approach.
Emergency Response & Incident Management (30%)
- Serve as the first responder to emergencies, including
medical incidents, accidents, and security threats.
- Provide immediate medical assistance and coordinate
emergency services (EMS, fire, law enforcement).
- Document and maintain accurate records of incidents,
ensuring compliance with legal and institutional policies.
Community Engagement & Collaboration (10%)
- Offer support and guidance to students and staff, focusing
on mental health and well-being.
- Collaborate with other Seattle University departments to
enhance campus safety and services.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Activity:
- Move, Traverse frequently
- Communicate, exchange information, frequently
- Observe, recognize, frequently
- Run, seldom
- Outdoor Environment
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 1 year in a customer service role.
- Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping,
standing, kneeling, walking, and running significant distances; restrain and
take into custody another person; receive university-sponsored self-defense
training; lift or otherwise move up to the weight of a person; climb stairs;
occasionally work at heights above 30 feet.
- Must be able to perform duties in confined spaces and
varying outdoor weather conditions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, in both oral and written
form, including use of two-way radio, telephone, and in face-to-face contacts.
- Must be able to give or take direction in stressful or emergency situations.
- Strong writing skills
- Must be at least 21 years of age in order to legally
enter a licensed or unlicensed drinking establishment to enforce rules and
regulations.
- A valid Washington State driver’s license is required.
- Certification in CPR and First Aid is required within three
months of hire (training is provided).
- All candidates must show a demonstrated commitment to
diversity and the university’s mission, vision, and values.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 4 year bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Higher education experience.
Application Instructions
Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.
Compensation at a Glance
Salary Range: $23.32 - $23.94 per hour
Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents
its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the
time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be
determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected
candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity
considerations, and available market information, and not based on a
candidate’s gender or any other protected status.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.
Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement
contributions that add to your total compensation package.
Benefits at a Glance
Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution
for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution
and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to
a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/