University of Detroit Mercy

Public Safety Officer

University of Detroit Mercy  •  Detroit, MI (Onsite)  •  7 hours ago
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Job Description

Position Classification

FT Staff (MAP)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Patrols campus, providing security to all individuals on university property; checks and maintains security to all buildings and grounds.
  • Provides security services (unlocking cars, starting stalled vehicles, emergency weather notification, unlocking/locking doors to buildings, etc.)
  • Monitors facilities and reports any problems to Physical Plant for repair.
  • Investigates university criminal or traffic complaints/concerns. Deals with parking concerns and enforcement.
  • Assumes specified responsibilities in the Director's absence. Attends training sessions or meetings required by the Director.
  • Monitors students working security during assigned shift.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education - A high school diploma or GED
  • Employment - Five to seven years of experience in a related field. (Equivalent combination of education and employment).

Preferred Qualifications

Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves extensive personal contact with others inside and/or outside the university for the purpose of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • A professional, patient demeanor that promotes a positive impression with co-workers and the University Community.
  • Must have strong organizational and administrative skills, a good work ethic, and a positive attitude for interacting with other people.
  • Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
  • Computer proficiency in MS Word/Excel/Access is required with a strong computer aptitude for learning various computer applications;
  • Must be adaptable with the ability to accept and support change, highly skilled at multitasking and detail-oriented, able to effectively work independently or in a team environment, and able to work well under pressure.
  • Demonstrate a professional demeanor and a clean well-groomed appearance that creates a positive impression with customers and coworkers.
  • Must be dependable, reliable, and confident working in a professional environment.
  • 5 Years experience in Law Enforcement at State, Federal, or Military service with discipline in Law Enforcement
  • Excellent Organizational Skills,
  • Excellent Presentation Skills,
  • Exercise Independent Judgement,
  • Self-Motivated,
  • Strong Interpersonal Communication,
  • Demonstrate ability to resolve conflict providing an acceptable resolution,
  • Effective time management skills.
  • Ability to digest policy & procedural information and effectively communicate them to employees.

Physical Requirements

Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or dragging objects weighing up to 200 lbs. (200+ in some situations), 10 feet or less; running, jumping and climbing various inclines, elevated surfaces, terrains, and/or obstacles; subject to toxic chemicals, fumes, and/or odors; exposed to infectious diseases.

Work Environment

Regular exposure to unfavorable conditions such as weather conditions, or confined, noisy, or dirty locations.

Licenses/Certifications

  • MCOLES certification/Certifiable or 5 years of experience in Law Enforcement at State, Federal, Military Service, or college or university public safety department, Police Department, or Campus Security Department.
  • A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Salary/Pay Information

Commensurate with experience

Anticipated Schedule

TBD

Note - The posting is currently available for a MAP team members.

Benefits Summary

At the University of Detroit Mercy we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following:

Medical

  • Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network

Dental

  • Option to purchase additional dental plan through Sun Life
  • Dental Care is available at the School of Dentistry to the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents (dependents shall be as defined for Internal Revenue Service purposes).
  • The fee for such services shall be waived for the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents, up to a cap of $3,000 per individual per calendar year. Beyond the $3,000 cap amount, employees will be responsible to pay 25% of any remaining fees for the balance of that year.

Vision

  • Option to purchase additional vision plan through Heritage
  • Vision benefits available at Detroit Mercy Eye Institute
  • $35 Comprehensive Eye Exam
  • Contact Lens Exam starting at $7o
  • 50% off Optical Frames
  • 25% off Sun Frames
  • 30% off Prescription Lenses
  • 20% off Prescription Contact Lenses
  • *Cannot be combined with insurance*

Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options

Employee Assistance Program

  • Provided to everyone in your household

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D

  • One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars

Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance

Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children

Retirement Plan

  • Employees have a choice of the following: Employees who contribute 3% shall receive an Employer contribution of 6%, and employees who contribute 4% in the plan shall receive an Employer contribution of 8%.

Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.

Pay Range

Commensurate with experience

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