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Oberlin College and Conservatory Campus Safety Officer in Oberlin, Ohio
Oberlin College and Conservatory Office of Campus Safety, Campus Safety Officer is a full-time (40 hours), continuing Campus Safety position reporting to the Assistant Director of Campus Safety. This uniformed position is non-sworn and unarmed. The position holds the internal rank of Officer. The incumbent will have the general responsibility for life and property protection on the campus of Oberlin College and Conservatory. They will also be expected to provide general and emergency public safety services.
Conduct patrol (mobile, bicycle, walking, etc.) of the campus and its facilities on an assigned duty or shift.
Provide safety and security services to specific areas as assigned.
Perform some traditional law enforcement duties typically assigned to security personnel.
Respond promptly and professionally to requests from students, faculty, staff, and visitors for emergency and general security/safety services.
Enforce the rules, regulations, and policies of Oberlin College and Conservatory, applicable local ordinances along with state and federal laws necessary to maintain a peaceful and orderly academic environment.
Conduct thorough security checks of all assigned College facilities in order to ensure their integrity and the safety of the people and contents.
Promptly correct and/or report to the appropriate College office all observed safety, security, utility, environmental, and fire hazards.
As assigned, conduct thorough investigation and inquiry into incidents involving violation of College policy, criminal offenses, or suspicious circumstances; submit comprehensive written reports on all such incidents.
Secure and open facilities as scheduled.
Provide periodic inspections of various safety equipment located on campus.
Stay well-informed of and promote crime prevention and fire safety.
Greet visitors to the Campus Safety Office, Allen Memorial Art Museum or Conservatory of Music in a welcoming, courteous and friendly manner.
Coordinate and perform all Campus Safety Office or Museum Security radio and telephone communications functions as necessary or as assigned on shifts.
Receive, transmit, and coordinate radio and telephone messages to/from Campus Safety personnel and when necessary, Facilities Operations, Conference Services, and other offices on the College Campus, along with local law enforcement and other public safety agencies. Coordinate the Campus Safety Office response to emergencies with the staff of other College offices and with public safety agencies.
Telephone calls are to be answered in a friendly, courteous, and welcoming manner; evaluating the callers' needs and providing requested assistance/information, or make an appropriate referral to other office staff or other College offices.
Monitor comprehensive central alarm systems (fire safety, burglary/robbery detection, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, etc.) to determine conditions of system areas. Alert appropriate personnel when alarms sound or visual scans detect problems.
Maintain appropriate electronic or written log of all activities during assigned duty shift, including radio, telephone, and general support activities.
Complete various forms associated with reported security and safety discrepancies, work orders to the Facilities Operations Office, lost & found property, and crimes or other incidents
Make appropriate notifications to other College offices, departments and staff members in the event of emergencies or incidents involving exceptional or unusual circumstances.
Fulfill requirements of a Campus Security Authority (
CSA) as defined by the Jeanne Clery Act concerning reporting crimes to law enforcement authorities.
Perform all related safety and security services or emergency/general duties as requested by the Direct