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The Campus Safety Department of Saint Joseph\'s College of Maine is accepting applications forPer Diem Security Officers!

This position is responsible for the overall safety of a college community consisting of students, faculty, staff, and guests, and serves as key service provider to the campus.

Position Description:

• Duties include routine patrol of the College campus
• Responding to requests and emergencies
• Providing security assistance at events
• Parking enforcement and ticketing
• Ensuring the well-being of the on-campus student population
• Securing buildings and the campus property
• The Colleges Campus Safety Department enjoys a collaborative relationship with Cumberland County Sheriffs Office, as well as local fire and EMS services provided by Standish the the surrounding communities

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of a High School degree is required
• An Associates, Bachelors, or Criminal Justice Academy degree is preferred
• A valid drivers license and ability to successfully pass a background check is required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Communication Skills: Campus Safety Officers are unique in that they interact with a variety of individuals on campus. A professional demeanor and positive communication style are necessary to effectively engage with others, perform investigations, and complete proper documentation.
• Problem Solving: This position offers a variety of instances that require the ability to assess situations and arrive at safe outcomes. This is a key skill that is often used throughout the day, whether it be de-escalating a situation or responding to violations.
• Conflict Resolution: Campus Safety Officers are frequently utilized in situations with students, faculty, and staff to resolve an issue or conflict. The ability to provide a consistent, calm yet firm position while de-escalating a situation is a necessary skill and provides positive role modeling for others.
• Relationship Building: As mentioned above, this role interacts with a variety of individuals across the campus community. Building relationships with students, faculty, and staff is viewed as a positive example of creating and supporting not only a safe environment, but the Saint Josephs College mission and core values.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to read and comprehend written materials
• Ability to transcribe incidents/issues into written Incident Reports utilized by a variety of campus partners (academic affairs, residence life, deans office, health center, etc.)
• Use of electronic Security systems: CAD/CCTV/Proximity Card Readers
• Ability to concentrate and complete tasks with interruptions