Campus Public Safety Officer at Seattle University in Seattle, WA

Job description

Months Per Year: 12 Months Work Model: Onsite Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University. Seattle University's Core Competencies Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives. Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally. Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions. Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact. Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness. Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values. Position Description: The Campus Public Safety Officer is a vital member of our campus Public Safety team and serves as the first responder for the university under the direction of the Public Safety Supervisor or their designee. This dynamic, active role requires vigilance, quick decision-making, and engagement with the campus community. The Public Safety Officer is a uniformed, non-commissioned officer position that actively patrols campus grounds, provides essential medical and security aid, coordinates emergency services, documents critical incidents, and ensures the safety and well-being of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This role is deeply focused on community service and mental health support, as well as providing assistance to the greater campus community. The Campus Public Safety Officer maintains a shift schedule that includes coverage during campus closures and holidays. Officers work collaboratively in teams of 5-6 personnel, including a supervisor and dispatcher. Our department is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Officers are assigned to one of our teams. Teams rotate between day and night shifts every six months to ensure balanced coverage. Campus Safety & Security Operations (60%) Conduct proactive patrols to monitor security, prevent incidents, and ensure campus safety. Respond to non-emergency requests, provide campus escorts, and assist with general security concerns. Operate the communications center, including monitoring safety systems, CCTV, dispatching responders, and keeping records. Uphold Seattle University policies while maintaining a customer-service-focused approach. Emergency Response & Incident Management (20%) Serve as the first responder to emergencies, including medical incidents, accidents, and security threats. Provide immediate medical assistance and coordinate emergency services (EMS, fire, law enforcement). Document and maintain accurate records of incidents, ensuring compliance with legal and institutional policies. Communications Center Operations (10%) Operate the campus Public Safety communications center Monitor security and fire life safety systems and dispatch responders as needed Answer and triage campus emergency line calls, remaining calm and coordinating appropriate response Maintain computer-aided dispatch program to track calls, incidents, and officer