Public Safety Officer

OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.

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Gallaudet University

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Job Description:

• Conducts foot and vehicular patrols of assigned campus areas; and enforces laws, ordinances and regulations of the District of Columbia applicable to the campus community.

• Investigates campus traffic accidents, injuries, and illnesses that incur on campus, incidents that appear inconsistent with University policy, suspicious persons and circumstances; and takes careful and complete notes and submits written reports.

• Investigates, evaluates and responds to criminal actions including the pursuit, detainment and arrest of suspects; and prepares detailed reports and provides testimony for legal review, investigation, and hearings.

• Maintains a constant watch for fire and other hazardous situations that may threaten the safety of the campus community; checks and secures campus buildings; detects defects in utility systems, buildings and grounds; makes immediate notifications in emergencies; and submits written reports.

• Directs vehicular traffic; enforces parking assignments and motor vehicle and parking regulations; provides evidence for appeals; monitors parking lots as assigned; performs meter collections/maintenance; and issues citations, as appropriate.

• Provides fire evacuation control; conducts bomb threat searches.

• Deals courteously and professionally with members of the campus community and all others who may be on campus; and assists and advises visitors.

• Identifies and registers vehicles and drivers at the main and Sixth Street kiosks.

• Serves as a dispatcher, as assigned.

• Acquires and maintains a familiarity and understanding of all D.C. laws and regulations, and University and department directives, mandates, policies and procedures.

• Provides guidance to security trainees as assigned.

• Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisor.

• Shows a genuine commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.

• Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and compliance requirements on an annual basis.

• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED.

• A minimum of three years of experience with public safety, public service, or a related field (Associate's degree with one year of experience in the above-mentioned area will be considered).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Experience working in a higher education setting. 

• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including in writing, and to work independently. 

• Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups.

• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. 

Additional Job Details:

• The selected candidates must submit a copy of their valid driver's license at the time of interview.

• The successful candidates must possess the DC Metropolitan Special Police Officer Commission or the ability to obtain one within the first six months of employment.  

• The successful candidates must be able to satisfactorily complete a Consortium of Universities Public Safety Institute or previously completed the equivalent. 

• The incumbent must be able to work on the holidays and weekends. 

• The incumbent involving public safety may be periodically tested for the use of illicit drugs in accordance with University policy and the laws of the District of Columbia and/or licensing bodies.

• If the incumbent has no knowledge of American Sign Language, the incumbent is expected to achieve an ASLPI score of 1 plus within two years of employment. If the incumbent is hired with some knowledge of American Sign Language, the incumbent is expected to achieve an ASLPI score of 2 within two years of employment. The supervisor must ensure that the incumbent receives the necessary support to meet this goal.

Other Important Information:

• The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.

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Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.