Campus Safety Officer

FT Dispatcher: 2nd and 3rd Shift Available

PT Security Officer: 2nd and 3rd Shift Available

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Our team fosters community and the spirit of Aquinas by working together to make sure that everyone who visits, works, or studies at Aquinas experiences an enjoyable and safe environment. We find creative ways to make the job fun while performing our duties with excellence on a daily basis. 

No specialized training is needed. All our team earns their NIMS Certification as part of their training.

SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for ensuring public safety and security on campus, including enforcing college regulations. We pride ourselves in providing services and a safe environment for students, faculty, employees and visitors.   

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Supervises, mentors and trains student workers.

• Compiles, manages and publishes Cleary information as required.

• Secures buildings, exterior and interior, after business hours.

• Inspects building interiors for fire and safety hazards.

• Reports unauthorized or disruptive persons.

• Provides escort service for all college community members.

• Admits authorized persons to college buildings after normal hours.

• Monitors special events and activities.

• Responds to complaints of criminal activity.

• Regulates and enforces campus traffic and parking regulations.

• Provides first response medical assistance. 

• Acts as liaison between Campus Safety and other departments of Aquinas College.

• Acts as liaison between Campus Safety and Mutual Aid Agencies to include Police, Fire and Ambulance.

• Performs other job duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good work history 

• Trustworthy

• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR (driving record)

• First aid and CPR certification or willing to attain

• Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills

• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evening and weekends.

• Must be mobile in order to traverse campus, enter buildings, check buildings.

• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.

• Must be able to go up and down flights of stairs.

• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. 

If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability when applying for open positions, please call us at 616-632-2918.

Aquinas College, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizing career preparation focused on leadership, service to others, and a lifelong passion for learning. Aquinas offers an inclusive and welcoming environment. Aquinas College is committed to recruiting talented and diverse faculty and staff who are capable of exposing its students to a wide range of cultures and perspectives and whose presence on the campus will enhance the diversity of the community in which the College resides. 

Aquinas College has a long-standing commitment to equal opportunity and a work environment that is free of unlawful harassment or discrimination. Aquinas College provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or active duty military status, familial status, height, weight, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.