Campus Safety Officer
LocationPlymouth State University
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
PostedJun 24, 2026 · 3mo ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Patrol campus 24-hours a day, year-round
Provide emergency and other assistance to University students, faculty, staff and visitors
Exercise sound judgement to respond to complex situations
Independently document and investigate campus incidents
Conduct property security checks
Work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as determined by the needs of the University
Respond to requests from the University to return to duty in the event of a significant emergency
Patrol University properties
Parking enforcement, permitting, crowd and traffic control, and event coordination
Respond to a wide range of incidents including crimes in progress, disturbances, disputes, alcohol and drug violations, sexual assault, domestic violence, theft, missing persons, trespass, and other criminal matters
Investigating policy violations
Work in conjunction with sworn law enforcement officials, review CCTV or other technological data
Notify campus administrators when needed while maintaining confidentiality
May be required to testify in conduct, criminal, and civil hearings
Attend meetings, hearings, and trainings outside of normal work hours
Answer emergency and non-emergency calls for service
Provide and limit access
Monitor public safety radio traffic
Maintain direct line of contact with University first responders
Provide emergency notification to the University community when a significant emergency or dangerous situation occurs
Investigate violations of University policies
Enforce no contact orders
Provide safety escorts
Serve as first responders to alarms, fires, chemical spills, and odors of smoke or gas
Annually retain certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED
Provide emergency medical treatment
Provide nonemergency medical transports to local medical facilities
Respond to incidents and accidents on campus that may lead to civil liability
Serve as mentors and role models to students
Provide crime prevention education
Works closely with other University departments
Serves under the direction of the University Director of Public Safety and other University police officers
Able to climb stairs, stand for extended periods of time, lift 50 lbs
Drivers License
Prior experience in Emergency response is helpful
Every Public Safety Officer is a designated Campus Security Authority (CSA) as defined by the Clery Act
Clean Criminal Record
About the role
Campus Safety Officers patrol campus 24-hours a day, year-round, to provide emergency and other assistance to University students, faculty, staff and visitors while exercising sound judgement to respond to complex situations. Officers independently document and investigate campus incidents, periodically in collaboration with Plymouth State University Police. Officers conduct property security checks. Officer schedules include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as determined by the needs of the University, and officers are expected to respond to requests from the University to return to duty in the event of a significant emergency. All staff positions on campus support students and will be involved in student-focused activities.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
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Patrol University properties, providing routine assistance to students, faculty, staff, and visitors and conducting property checks.
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Other duties include parking enforcement, permitting, crowd and traffic control, and event coordination.
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Respond to a wide range of incidents under the direction of the University Police including crimes in progress, disturbances, disputes, alcohol and drug violations, sexual assault, domestic violence, theft, missing persons, trespass, and other criminal matters.
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Investigating policy violations.
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Work in conjunction with sworn law enforcement officials, review CCTV, or other technological data, and notify campus administrators when needed while maintaining an appropriate level of confidentiality.
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May be required to testify in conduct, criminal, and civil hearings, and attend meetings, hearings, and trainings outside of their normal work hours.
•
Answer emergency and non-emergency calls for service; provide and limit access; monitor public safety radio traffic
•
Maintain a direct line of contact with University first responders.
•
Provide emergency notification to the University community when a significant emergency or dangerous situation occurs.
•
Investigate violations of University policies, including parking enforcement, access controls, noise complaints, alcohol violations, guest violations, prohibited items, unwanted persons, etc.
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Enforce no contact orders and provide safety escorts.
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Serve as first responders to alarms, fires, chemical spills, and odors of smoke or gas, working closely with local and state fire officials in response to issues.
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Annually retain certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED and provide emergency medical treatment.
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Provide nonemergency medical transports to local medical facilities.
•
Respond to incidents and accidents on campus that may lead to civil liability.
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Serve as mentors and role models to students and provide crime prevention education (including substance abuse, personal safety, dating violence, sexual misconduct, and other topics) and services to members of the University community.
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Works closely with other University departments as needed, including Title IX, Residential Life, Facilities, Custodial Services, Health & Wellness, and the Counseling Center to ensure a coordinated response to incidents.
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Encouraged to assume roles such as organization advisors and participate in community events that provide support to students.
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Every Public Safety Officer is a designated Campus Security Authority (CSA) as defined by the Clery Act.
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Serves under the direction of the University Director of Public Safety and other University police officers.
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Prior experience in Emergency response is helpful.
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Able to climb stairs, stand for extended periods of time, lift 50 lbs
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Clean Criminal Record Drivers License
About the company
Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Compensation Pay Range:
$12.86 - $21.11
Benefits
The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources
Location:
Plymouth