• Respond to service calls, including unlocking buildings, providing escorts, assisting motorists, and responding to suspicious activity or emergencies.

• Patrol the campus by vehicle, or on foot checking for unsafe conductions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons.

• Prevent unapproved or unlawful entry, control entrances, the movement of people and vehicles, and regulate parking on campus.

• Identify and report maintenance concerns and campus hazards to appropriate staff.

• Provide security at university functions and athletic events as needed.

• Administer basic first aid, CPR, and AED, coordinating with medical responders when necessary.

• Assist students in crisis, working with university staff and external resources to ensure proper care.

• Respond to all incidents of criminal activity, fire, medical emergencies, bomb threats, flooding, elevator issues, hazardous material spills, inclement weather, or other incidents or conditions following procedures established for Thomas More University.

• Maintain clear, timely daily logs and incident reports.

• Promote shared responsibility for campus safety and enforce university policies with tact and diplomacy.

• Perform duties in line with university policies, including the TMU Employee Manual.

• Work flexible hours to ensure 24/7 safety coverage.

Qualifications:

• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to professionally handle stressful situations and interact with diverse personalities.

• Knowledge of campus safety and security procedures, including fire/life safety and access control systems.

• Ability to function in a team environment and successfully build relationships.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in English grammar, spelling, and report writing.

• Ability to interpret and enforce university regulations with firmness and diplomacy.

• Good judgment, discretion, and the ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.

• Ability to work independently, confidentially, and with minimal supervision.

• Proficiency in or ability to quickly learn new technologies relevant to safety systems and campus operations.

• Carry out any other task or duties of a public safety officer as directed by the Director of Public Safety.

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age

• Must have a valid driver’s license

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in criminal justice, safety, security, or related fields are welcome.

• Must be able and willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays

• Must be familiar with Windows, Microsoft, and security related operating systems, such as CCTV, access control, and radio communications equipment

Working Hours:

The Department of Public Safety operates 24/7, and shift assignments are determined based on operational needs. Officers must be flexible and willing to work varying schedules, including adjustments required due to staffing needs or emergent incidents. Scheduled hours may vary and will be established in accordance with the officer’s availability and departmental requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently: extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, and operating a golf cart or motor vehicle.

• As necessary: in a continuous effort, climb stairs of a maximum distance of a five-story building and run a distance of a minimum of 300 meters and be able to recover quickly.

• Regularly: sit for desk-based tasks, perform fine manipulation, use a telephone/radio, write by hand, and sort/file paperwork.

• Regularly: kneel/crawl, twist, and lift/carry/push/pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

Typically work is performed inside of buildings and outside on the campus grounds. There may be times and instances when the employee may be exposed to and required to work in adverse weather conditions.