Campus Safety Officer

Appointment: Regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) position. Graveyard shift.

Work Location:

This position is based in Tacoma, WA, and is an on-campus role only.

Please note that we generally do not sponsor applicants for work visas for staff positions. Therefore, we generally require applicants for staff positions to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Position Summary:

Campus Safety Officers work collaboratively with Security Services team members and others to promote a safe environment and protect the welfare of Puget Sound students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. They perform a variety of tasks that assure and enhance the safety of the Puget Sound campus and its members. Campus Safety Officers patrol campus; monitor the physical safety of campus buildings and grounds; provide courtesy escort services; make referrals and offer a range of assistance to campus members. Campus Safety Officers remain alert to suspicious activities, investigate disturbances, provide first-line response for reported irregularities and emergencies, and support security for special events, and complete incident reports and other security-related documentation. Campus Safety Officers provide leadership and training to part-time student staff members working within the Security Services department and support the success and safety of all Puget Sound students consistent with the university's mission and values. Campus Safety Officers are active members of the Puget Sound community and serve as promoters of a welcoming and inclusive culture.

Campus Safety Officers will also work in the dispatch center of Security Services and are responsible for providing customer service to internal and external customers. Officers must be able to effectively gather, record, and disseminate information in support of security operations as well as customer requests. Must be effective and maintain a professional and calm demeanor in stressful situations. Monitor burglar alarms, fire alarms, and video camera software

May be required to serve as "Incident Commander" or work for extended periods during emergency operations.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Commitment to serve fairly, protect, and communicate, within a diverse campus community
• Perform regular vehicle and foot patrols on campus to ensure personal, building, and equipment security
• Respond to observations and/or reports of criminal activity
• Provides first responder medical aid to campus members
• Inspect fire safety and burglar alarm equipment; provide fire and burglar alarm response and investigation; and initiate repairs as necessary
• Complete security-related documentation and incident reports
• Is designated as a campus security authority and is required to report known campus-related crimes to Security Services.
• Interact professionally and effectively with Tacoma Police and Fire, and other external agencies
• Communicate effectively using two-way radio
• Contribute to campus safety by providing various crime prevention measures
• Provide courtesy safety escorts for campus members via vehicle and on-foot
• Perform campus parking enforcement
• Mentor, train, and informally evaluate on-duty part-time student staff
• Regular attendance, including meetings and department trainings, is an essential function of the position.
• Manage, participate in, and/or complete shift duties, daily assignments and other duties as assigned to support department activities and operations and meet campus needs
• Dispatches security staff, via radio, to routine, priority, and emergency calls for service.
• Answers multi-line telephone for Security Services and, after hours, for Facilities Services, Conference Services, and Campus Operator.
• Maintains an accurate and detailed shift log while in a high volume, high pace environment.
• Monitors fire and burglar alarms, security cameras, card access, 911 call monitoring system, and other dispatch-related computer programs.
• Correspond via telephone or radio with Tacoma Police and Fire Departments.
• Notifies and dispatches Facility staff, after hours, via radio or phone.
• Provides information to and advises security and university administrative staff, including Resident Directors, who serve in an on-call capacity.
• Greets visitors and provides information over the telephone and in person.
• Other duties assigned by the Director of Security Services.
• Respond to emergency and urgent situations outside of scheduled work hours, including when the university is under modified operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Budget Responsibilities

No budgetary responsibilities. All staff must be fiscally responsible by caring for issued department equipment.

Qualifications:

Candidates must be able to explain and/or demonstrate that they possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to respectfully work, communicate, and provide leadership within a diverse campus community; must be sensitive and proactive to the needs of all community members and nurture an inclusive environment
• Some work experience in customer service/safety/security services/loss prevention/Military or similar
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must act quickly and accurately
• Must demonstrate good judgment
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification
• Valid Washington state driver's license
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays is required.
• Duty schedules may change to meet the business needs of the department and university and staff must adjust accordingly
• Ability to work independently, and approach others in a professional, respectful, and polite manner
• Physically able to run and to defend self and/or others
• Must be able to carry/drag heavy objects
• Frequently lifting/carrying up to (but not limited)1-20 pounds
• Being exposed to wet/humid conditions and changing temperatures for extended periods
• Must have the ability to be effective on a graveyard shift
• Must use campus resources to find creative solutions to problems
• Must be able to speak clearly, listen attentively, read, write, and understand English
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to respectfully work, communicate and provide leadership within a diverse campus community

Compensation and Benefits:

Career Framework Information:

Job Family: Security

Level: C1

Pay Grade: 4

The anticipated rate for this position is $24.94. Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate's education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations.

Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package for eligible staff employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plan options and 403(b) contributions
• Paid vacation, sick leave, floating holiday, campus holidays and bonus holidays
• Education benefits, such as full tuition for eligible employees and their families
• Access to university facilities and entertainment (fitness center, pool, library, concerts, lectures and more!)

Please note:

• Positions that work less than .75 FTE (1,560 hours per year) do not qualify for long-term disability or education benefits.
• Positions that work less than .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will accrue paid sick leave but are not eligible for additional benefits.
• Temporary positions that work at least .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will be eligible for benefits.

This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

For more information on Puget Sound's non-exempt staff benefits package, visit: Summary of 2026 Benefits for Staff Members in Non-Exempt Positions.pdf - Google Drive

For the Campus Holiday and Bonus Day Schedule, visit:

Application Deadline:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• 3 Professional References (At least 2 supervisors)

Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered.

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of all required background checks.

University Diversity Statement

We Acknowledge:

• The richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community.
• The intrinsic worth of all who work and study here.
• The investigation and reflection enhance that education upon multiple perspectives.

We Aspire:

• To create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community.
• To increase the diversity of all parts of our university community through a commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts.
• To foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community.

We Act:

• To achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity.
• To ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here.
• To prepare citizen-leaders effectively for a pluralistic world.

Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. To learn more please visit:

The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.