Campus Safety Officer

The Department of Public Safety at the University of Southern Maine is seeking applications for a Campus Safety Officer. Join us and assist students in obtaining a safe, high-quality, accessible, affordable education.

The Department of Public Safety at the University of Southern Maine is a full-service law enforcement agency, staffed by certified police officers, communications personnel, and safety officers.

Campus Safety Officers are expected to be a common presence on campus, engaging and participating in community policing and problem-solving programs to improve the safety culture on campus. Campus Safety Officers are also trained and qualified to work occasional relief shifts in the communications center (dispatch). In addition to performing routine safety and security duties on the University campuses, Campus Safety Officers will have a close working relationship with our community.

This is a full-time position with a starting hourly rate of $20.82. This position will have a 40-hour work week on a fixed shift schedule that may include nights, weekend, and holidays.

The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates varied perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement.  We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness. The Department of Public Safety is a proud participant of the 30X30 Advancing Women in Law Enforcement initiative (30x30initiative.org).

The University of Southern Maine provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• A tuition waiver program for employees and eligible dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan or participation in the Maine Public Employee Retirement System (MainePERS) Special Retirement Plan 2C.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• One year of relevant work experience
• Must be able to complete Maine Criminal Justice Academy dispatch training Certified Terminal Operator & Emergency Telecommunicator within one year from date of hire
• Must complete CPR/First Aid/AED certification within one year from date of hire
• Valid Class C Maine driver’s license

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and will remain open until filled.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate. 

 

Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. View the University’s Annual Security Report (PDF). If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact our Public Safety Office at 207.780.5211.

EEO Statement:

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.