Provide safety and security services to the Linfield University community in a variety of situations including emergency response. Follow established security policies and standard operating procedures as outlined by the Director of Linfield Public Safety. Enforce university policies and appropriate state laws on the campus property by monitoring and patrolling the grounds and buildings of the university. Perform standard crime, fire/life safety, and accident prevention duties including investigation and documentation of incidents. Maintain and provide for the university a log and other documentation of activities while at work in this capacity.
Work Schedule:
Depends on assignment; Flexibility is required to accommodate occasional shift rotations as needed.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:- Patrol the campus in either a security vehicle, on foot, or bicycle to provide a safe and secure environment by deterring crime and enforcing university parking policy.
- Contact people on the university property who are not members of the Linfield community and ensure they are either guests or have appropriate business on the campus.
- Ensure the safety and security of campus facilities by making frequent checks of buildings and grounds.
- Ensure that buildings are locked and secured after certain hours for protection of persons and property.
- Respond to calls for service and reports of incidents, accidents, and/or possible crimes
- Observe and report suspicious and/or criminal activity.
- Take appropriate action as the situation requires:
- Use presence and verbal commands to mitigate suspicious activity on campus.
- Complete incident/investigation reports.
- Conduct follow-up investigation and interview persons in connection with the investigation.
- Secure evidence pertaining to the incident.
- Respond to emergency situations and summon emergency medical assistance and/or apply first aid, interview principles and witnesses.
- Make general drawings of the accident scene and complete accident forms.
- Perform crowd control duties and traffic management duties for university events.
- Document and, when possible, correct fire/life safety hazards.
- Work closely and cooperatively with other members and departments of the Linfield community.
- Respond to medical emergencies, render initial aid, and summon emergency medical assistance.
- Cooperate with and work closely to provide support service to both the Police and Fire Departments when they respond to the campus.
Linfield Public Safety personnel are considered "essential employee positions" with the university and are subject to work during emergency incidents and closing of the university or its campuses, in addition to institutional holidays and break periods. A complete loss of communication (phone, internet, etc.) is to be considered a campus emergency. If a regional or large-scale event occurs in which an officer would reasonably believe that their assistance may be needed on campus, the officer should attempt to contact the department. If they cannot reach the department, they should respond to the campus.
Minimum Qualifications:- High school diploma or GED, and at least one year of safety/security experience or equivalent educational training. Experience must demonstrate:
- Excellent interpersonal skills and problem resolution skills.
- Ability to clearly and precisely communicate both orally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations, control a situation, and diffuse anger or hostility in others.
- Able to analyze a situation quickly and objectively to determine the correct course of action.
- Knowledge of written documentation procedures and tampering of evidence and standard investigative procedures.
- Ability to work effectively with a varied campus community.
- Computer skills necessary for operating systems, producing reports, etc.
- Possess Oregon DPSST certification as an unarmed private security professional or obtain professional certification within 90 days of date of hire.
- Possess First Aid/CPR/AED certification or obtain certification within 90 days of date of hire.
- Possess valid Oregon driver's license, have a good driving record, and ability to become and remain certified as a driver of university vehicles.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is classified as heavy work of a physical nature in a campus environment with exposure to weather elements working indoors and outdoors. Work involves constant observation, verbal communication, walking, bicycling, running, climbing stairs, and standing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and lifting up to 100 pounds, and operating a motor vehicle. Incumbent is at risk for bodily harm or injury in the course of the job.
Linfield University is committed to fostering a community where all students, staff, and faculty feel a strong sense of inclusion and belonging. We believe that a vibrant, inclusive environment strengthens academic excellence and critical thinking. We welcome applicants with varied identities, backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and encourage candidates to share how their professional and personal experiences, teaching, scholarship, mentorship, or service will contribute to our efforts.
Linfield University participates in E-Verify to verify the identity and work eligibility of all new employees.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- At least one year of safety/security experience or equivalent educational training
- Excellent interpersonal and problem resolution skills
- Clear and precise oral and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain composure, control situations, and diffuse hostility
- Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively
- Knowledge of documentation, evidence tampering prevention, and investigative procedures
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse campus community
- Computer skills for operating systems and producing reports
- Possess Oregon DPSST unarmed private security certification or obtain within 90 days of hire
- Possess First Aid/CPR/AED certification or obtain within 90 days of hire
- Valid Oregon driver's license, good driving record, and ability to be certified to drive university vehicles
What We Do
Linfield University is a private, non-profit liberal arts university based in Oregon, with campuses in McMinnville and Portland. Dedicated to educating the whole person, it focuses on a comprehensive curriculum emphasizing the liberal arts and sciences. Linfield aims to be a force for positive change in the world, powered by a community of uncommonly driven professors, researchers, and students.
