Public Safety Officer

Job ID

SM9959-2401-1867

Position Classification

FT Staff MAP

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrols campus, providing security to all individuals on university property; checks and maintains security to all buildings and grounds.
• Provides security services (unlocking cars, starting stalled vehicles, emergency weather notification, unlocking/locking doors to buildings, etc.)
• Monitors facilities and reports any problems to Physical Plant for repair.
• Investigates university criminal or traffic complaints/concerns. Deals with parking concerns and enforcement.
• Assumes specified responsibilities in the Director's absence. Attends training sessions or meetings required by the Director.
• Monitors students working security during assigned shift.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education – A high school diploma or GED
• Employment - Five years to seven years (Equivalent combination of education and employment).

Preferred Qualifications

Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the university for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• A professional, patient demeanor that promotes a positive impression with co-workers and the University Community.
• Must have strong organizational and administrative skills, a good work ethic, and a positive attitude for interacting with other people.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Computer proficiency in MS Word/Excel/Access is required with a strong computer aptitude for learning various computer applications; 
• Must be adaptable with ability to accept and support change, highly skilled at multi-tasking and detailed orientated, able to effectively work independently or in a team environment, and able to work well under pressure.
• Demonstrate a professional demeanor and a clean well-groomed appearance that creates a positive impression with customers and coworkers.
• Must be dependable, reliable, and confident working in a professional environment.
• 5 Years  experience in Law Enforcement at State, Federal, Military Service, or college or university Public Safey Department, Police Department, or Campus Security Department, 
• Excellent Organizational Skills, 
• Excellent Presentation Skills, 
• Exercise Independent Judgement, 
• Self-Motivated, 
• Strong Interpersonal Communication, 
• Demonstrate ability to resolve conflict providing an acceptable resolution,
• Effective time management skills. 
• Ability to digest policy & procedural information and effectively communicate them to employees.

Physical Requirements

Job requires repetitive lifting of light weight objects with frequent bending and stooping, or repetitively lift average weight objects where frequent bending or stooping alternates with lighter activities. Occasionally lifts heavy objects (over 50 pounds).

Work Environment

Regular exposure to unfavorable conditions such as weather conditions, or confined, noisy, or dirty locations.

Licenses/Certifications

Valid Driver License in good standing.

Salary/Pay Information

Commensurate with experience

Anticipated Schedule

Shift work with adjustable schedules

Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.