Public Safety Officer (3 : 00 pm -11 : 00 pm)

The Department of Public Safety serves the Creighton community through proactive patrolling, rapid response, outreach, security technology, and safe transportation. Our goal is to create a secure environment for all community members. The team consists of 3 shift managers, 3 lead officers, 18 unarmed and armed officers, and 6 dispatchers. Public Safety is responsible for campus security, enforcement, emergency management, campus safety, and parking on the Omaha Campus.

Officers protect life and property, demonstrating integrity, community engagement, and sound judgment under pressure. They respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, apply crime prevention techniques, and conduct investigations using surveillance and access records. Officers handle fire and security alarms, provide first aid, engage with students, enforce parking regulations, and assist with vehicle issues. They may also take on dispatcher duties or other assignments as needed.

Armed Officers Only : While the core duties and essential functions of a Public Safety Officer role are similar for armed and unarmed officers, those who work in an armed capacity will be responsible for safely and securely maintaining and carrying a university-owned firearm and complying with Federal, State and Local laws in addition to the department standard operating procedures (SOPs) governing the use of force.

• Patrol campus areas by vehicle, bike, or on foot, assisting University students, employees, and visitors, responding quickly to emergency threats. Enforce parking violations, secure buildings and unlock as needed, and provide motorists with jump starts and other vehicle assistance. Respond to fire and security alarms, providing first aid and initial situational assessment until local fire and rescue first responders arrive.
• Respond to service calls and incidents to resolve problems. Conduct original and follow-up investigations, using video surveillance, access control records and other resources to gather fact and resolve incidents. Document incidents that occur timely and appropriately within the system.
• Engage with students, faculty and staff in formal and informal settings to foster positive relationships.
• Armed Officers Only : In addition to the essential functions stated above, armed officers will maintain competencies for firearms use, including mandatory trainings and frequent cleaning of firearm on a continual and consistent basis.

Qualifications :

In addition to the required Education and Experience stated above, all Officers will require successful completion of a pre-employment screening process which includes :

Armed Officers : must complete firearms training annually and qualify to carry a semi-automatic pistol by meeting the standard mandated by the Nebraska State Qualification Course.

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