Education, Law Enforcement, and Security, Military
Job Description
Certified Public Safety Officer
<div id="details-info" class="tab-pane active fr-view" style="margin:2px"> <dl> <dt><h2>Class Description</h2></dt> <dd><p>Responsible for campus public safety services as directed on assigned shift.<br> </p></dd> <dt><h2>Minimum Requirements</h2></dt> <dd><p></p><ul><li>High school diploma or GED required, with some college preferred.</li><li>Must be 21 years of age at time of hire with a minimum of (2) two years police or security experience. BA/BS in criminal justice or related field may substitute one (1) year of experience. Military experience may substitute for up to two (2) years of police or security experience.</li><li>A clean driving record (4 points or less) required with no major violations within the past 5 years and no more than (1) one serious violation or (2) two moving violations within the past (3) three years. </li><li>Candidates required to successfully pass a background investigation, to include fingerprint, polygraph examination, criminal history evaluation and physical agility test that fulfills the requirements of the CCBC Public Safety Academy. Candidates required to successfully completing a pre-hire, post-offer physical examination, including drug screening.</li><li>Must possess the abilities and skills necessary to meet qualifications for appointment as a Maryland Special Police Officer.</li></ul></dd> <dt><h2>Position Specific Essential Duties</h2></dt> <dd><p> </p><ol><li>Patrol by foot, vehicle, or bicycle college buildings and grounds in accordance with published patrol policies.</li><li>Make arrests, use force, search and detain suspects in accordance with established authority and regulations</li><li>Check for and report violations of traffic, fire, and safety regulations as well as all conditions that could result in loss or injury to college students or staff or loss/damage to college property.</li><li>Conduct investigations of all crime incidents and accidents reported or observed on-view.</li><li>Serve as the representative of the college in all matters relating to trespassing. Escort unauthorized persons from college property. Notify local law enforcement agencies when assistance is required on campus.</li><li>Direct traffic and enforce parking regulations on campus property and direct pedestrian traffic at crosswalks during special events. Assist visitors by providing directions and responding to inquiries; providing safety escorts upon request.</li></ol><ol><li>Respond to hazardous material spills and provide initial assessment, containment, or evacuation services.</li><li>Administer first aid and arrange for evacuation and/or transportation of sick or injured persons.</li><li>Respond to all fire, panic and intrusion alarms and handle as appropriate.</li><li>Respond promptly and handle appropriately all calls for service.</li><li>Refer victims of crime to service agencies pursuant to policy.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by the officer-in-charge (OIC), Corporal, Sergeant, Assistant Director or Director of the Department of Public Safety.</li><li>Write incident reports and Student Incident Referrals in accordance with college and Public Safety policy.</li><li>May be assigned special duties such as key control, community service activities and other tasks.</li><li>Required to adhere to all college and Departmental policies.</li></ol><br> <br>Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.<br> </dd> </dl>
