Campus Safety Officer

NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY  

OFFICE OF CAMPUS SAFETY  

Campus Safety Officer 

Description of Position  

The Office of Campus Safety is seeking applicants for a full-time (12-month) non-exempt position, as a Campus Safety Officer. This position will protect the property and rights of all members of the University. The Campus Safety Officer will provide a safe and secure environment to study, work, and live. 

The Campus Safety Officer for Northwest Nazarene University is part of the Department for Student Life and reports to the Director of Campus Safety. 

Essential Functions  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: 

• Enforces campus rules and regulations. 
• Assists in campus and community safety, crime prevention, and loss prevention education.  
• Patrols Campus buildings and parking lots on foot or vehicle. 
• Investigates on-campus complaints and/or suspicious circumstances. 
• Maintains security access to various campus buildings.         
• Monitors staff, faculty, and student key card access.         
• Parking enforcement and issuance of parking citations.
• Participates in Emergency Response and Emergency Management processes for campus preparedness. 
• Responds to calls for service and dispatched alarm calls.    
• Writes incident and safety reports. 
• Mandatory overtime upon request.        
• Performs other duties as assigned.   

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• One (1) year professional work experience.  
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Ability to resolve conflict and de-escalate situations. 
• Must possess computer skills in Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn new computer software. 
• Variable shifts (including weekends, holidays) and on-call scheduling will be expected in this position. 
• CPR and Basic First Aid certified or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment. 
• Ability to work while standing and/ or walking for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs without assistance. 
• Must maintain a valid Idaho driver’s license. 
• Must maintain a level of fitness necessary to effectively respond to life threatening situations on the job. 
• All candidates must have a Christian perspective (preferably in the Wesleyan tradition), be in agreement with the doctrine of the Nazarene church, agree to live within the mission and lifestyle values of NNU, and be willing to help advance the spiritual goals of the University   

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Associate's degree (AA) in Criminal Justice, Public Administration or related field.  
• Experience working with the general public or in a college or university setting.

Compensation 

Salary will be determined by the educational background and experience of each applicant. Full-time personnel will be offered access to a benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance for employee and family, life and disability insurance, flexible spending plan, tuition benefits, opportunities for professional development, and a retirement program.  

Application Process 

To be considered for this position, a complete application packet must be received. Complete application packet will include the following:

• Letter of interest 
• NNU Application 
• Resume
• Statement of faith 
• Responses to the NNU Christian Mission requirement
• Two reference letters from professional associates
• Pastoral Reference Letter

Send, fax or email a complete application packet to: 

Human Resources Office 

Northwest Nazarene University 

623 S. University Blvd.

Nampa, ID 83686

Phone: (208) 467-8036

Fax: (208) 467-8587

Email: [email protected]

Northwest Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Nazarene University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended).