Job Details

Part-Time Campus Safety Officer

Position Number: 5949914
Location: Columbus, GA
Position Type: Campus Safety and Police

Part-Time Campus Safety Officer

Job ID: 278172
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable). Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Job Summary

The Campus Safety Officer is an unarmed, non-sworn position within the Columbus State University Police Department. This position is responsible for providing security support to the residence halls. This position will be responsible for patrolling the designated residence hall, lobby area, hallways, exterior entrances/exits, and other areas within or immediately around the residence hall. This position will also be responsible for monitoring access in the assigned residence hall by checking student identification, declining access when appropriate, and registration of guests during the assigned work hours. Other duties or responsibilities may be include as deemed necessary by a supervisor. The Campus Safety Officer will be courteous and professional while performing their duties. The Campus Safety Officer will be required to adhere to strict policies and procedures as outlined in the Columbus State University Police Department Manual. The Campus Safety Officer, as a representative of the Columbus State University Police Department, will be required to maintain a high standard of conduct both on and off duty as well as safeguard law enforcement sensitive information.

The Campus Safety Officer will be courteous and professional while performing their duties. The Campus Safety Officer will be required to adhere to strict policies and procedures as outlined in the Columbus State University Police Department Manual. The Campus Safety Officer, as a representative of the Columbus State University Police Department, will be required to maintain a high standard of conduct both on and off duty as well as safeguard law enforcement sensitive information.

Workdays are primarily defined as Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Work Hours are defined as 9 pm to 3 am.

What is a Campus Security Authority (CSA)?

The law defines a CSA as: An official of an institution who has significant responsibility for student and campus activities, including, but not limited to, student housing, student discipline, and campus judicial proceedings.

Responsibilities

Greet visitors and residents entering the residence hall.
Walking residence hall and parking area to ensure CSU's rules and regulations are upheld.
Verify that students entering the building are residents.
Alert University Police of criminal activity.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or Georgia State accredited GED certificate required, associate's degree or higher preferred.
Valid driver's license required.
No felony convictions or crimes of moral turpitude.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 20/20 or 20/20 corrected.

Required Documents to Attach

Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Resume
All applications and required documents must be submitted using the Columbus State University's online employment site

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather.
Must be able to walk or stand for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to handle stressful situations.
Must be able to remain calm with the public at all times in emergencies.
Must be able to handle multiple tasks with efficient, effective decision-making.
Provide guidance to the public in emergency situations.
Ability to follow directions from a supervisor.
Able to work shifts that support a 24-hour operation including holidays, nights, and weekends.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920 or e-mail to hr@columbusstate.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.

Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.

Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.

Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.

Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.

Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.

*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Special Applicant Instructions

Visit Columbus State University's online Careers portal to drive your career with us! The online applicant system provides you with the ability to review job opportunities and apply to those that you are interested in and feel qualified for. Each job posting has a summary description of the position and required qualifications. All job applications must be submitted through the online portal system.

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=30000&JobOpeningId=278172&PostingSeq=1