Public Safety Ambassador at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Public Safety Ambassador Location: Kennesaw, Georgia Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 288808 About Us Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!Location Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.Job Summary Provides personal, equipment and real property security for faculty, staff, students and visitors within an assigned area of the University campus and community. Performs routine patrols to assist in providing a safer campus environment. Provides support services and assists first responders by performing functions and activities not exclusively reserved for sworn peace officers. Responsible for warning violators of rule infractions and assists with traffic and parking violations. Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).Responsibilities 1. Performs active and routine patrols (foot, bicycle or vehicle) of all campus areas according to established guidelines 2. Provides regular surveillance of campus properties, including locking and unlocking buildings according to designated schedules 3. Enforces University rules and regulations 4. Assists with traffic and pedestrian control and parking violations 5. Creates and maintains a positive public relation with the campus community by serving as a knowledgeable resource to students, staff and visitors providing directions and current campus event information 6. Creates written reports and other documentation as necessary (i.e. patrol logs, incident reports, parking surveys, etc.)7. Provides outreach to campus community and establishes relationships with students, faculty and staff in order to foster trust with public safety8. Pursues additional knowledge, training and skills relating to job performance 9. Functions as public safety first responder for non-criminal incidents, and performs support roles to sworn police officers10. Responds to, addresses, and documents alarm calls, medical emergencies/injuries, crisis situations, motor vehicle crashes, calls for service, complaints, lost/recovered property, reports of damage, public nuisance, criminal activity, suspicious circumstances, or hazardous/unsafe conditions. Contacts and coordinates with E-911, law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical responders. Provides on-scene support and assistance to first responders and/or sworn law enforcement personnel.11. Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include directing traffic, administering emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging and removing people from dangerous situations and securing and evacuating people from areas.12. Write police reports stemming from citizens in the field, on the phone, and at the police department.13. Mans safety check points or assigned reception points.14. Responds to low risk calls for service in the field by means of driving a university vehicle.Required Qualifications Educational RequirementsHigh School diploma or equivalentOther Required QualificationsCurrent, valid and unrestricted driver's license CPR, AED and basic First Aid certification, or obtain within six (6) months of hireRequired ExperienceOne (1) year of related experience.Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational QualificationsAn undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related fieldProposed Salary The budgeted salary range is $19.60 to $24.52 per hour.Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIESAbility to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety codes, regulations, and procedures Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel Able to handle multiple projects at one time meeting assigned deadlinesKNOWLEDGEKnowledge of current procedures regarding FEMA NIMS, ICS, and CERT protocols Knowledge of public security codes, policies, and regulations Ability to successfully conduct security patrols without direct supervisionSKILLSSkill in performing building security and lock procedures Skill in providing protection services to individuals on campus Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite) Strong attention to detail and follow up skills Strong customer service skills and phone etiquetteUSG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [email protected] Information This is not a supervisory position.This position does not have any financial responsibilities.This position will be required to drive.This role is considered a position of trust.This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).This position may travel 1% - 24% of the timeBackground Check Standard Enhanced9 Panel Lab Drug TestMVRPsychological exam Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screeningresults which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf