Public Safety Officer (11:00 Pm - 7:00 Am)

Under general supervision, performs duties to ensure the safety and security of University students, visitors, and employees; applies crime risk and safety hazard prevention techniques, methods, practices, and enforces University rules and regulations as an armed Public Safety Officer.

Through proactive patrolling the University Public Safety creates a secure environment by working with students, faculty, and staff to help protect people, property, solving problems, and enhancing the quality of campus life.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk and at times run. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, running, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and crawling all day. The employee must lift and move items up to 50 pounds at times with or without reasonable accommodation.

Please note:

• This shift will work 11pm-7am; scheduled days off will rotate. Officers assigned to this shift will receive a differential (10%).

• Telephone and radio communications made on Public Safety controlled devices/systems are recorded and monitored. Final candidate selected and acceptance of the position constitutes consent to the recording/monitoring.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:
Must be 21 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates Degree preferred.
1 to 2 years work related experience; OR, 1 to 2 years’ experience in a position requiring the use of interpersonal/human relations skills and high public interaction.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a City of Omaha weapons permit.
Must have a current valid driver's license AND a clean driving record for the last 5 years
Must be able to work any of the three officer shifts, or for a specific period of time to meet University/department needs.
Must be able to work under stressful situations
CPR and first-aid (training provided)


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Strong verbal/written communication skills in order to interact with students, staff and faculty and with outside agencies.

Demonstrate professionalism;
Working knowledge of security operations, safety practices in a business environment and enforcement procedures preferred;
Ability to react calmly during emergency and/or stressful situations;
Skill in respectful, tactful, and sensitive interaction with individuals who are diverse in their cultures, language groups and abilities;
Strong customer service skills and communicate clearly and concisely, in English, (verbal/written);
Ability to work a monthly rotational schedule (i.e. January-M, Tu, W, Th, F; February-Tu, W, Th, F, Sa);
Ability to see details at close range;
Ability to lift, push, pull or carry objects;
Ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds at times with or without reasonable accommodation;
Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs;
Ability to work outside in various temperatures (summer/winter) for extended periods of time

Required Licenses/Certifications:
Must have a current and valid driver's license with a clean driving record for the last 3 years and no major violations within the last 5 years;
Ability to obtain and maintain a City of Omaha weapons permit;
CPR and First-Aid Training (university provided)

Physical Requirements:
Seeing: 75-100%
Hearing: 75-100%
Standing/Climbing/Mobility: 75-100%
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 75-100% (pound: 50 lbs.)
Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: 75 – 100%
Travel: 0-24%
Exposure to Blood Borne pathogens: Yes

AAP/EEO Statement:
Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.

Disclosure Statement:
This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.