Public Safety Officer (Non-Commissioned, Non-Peace Officer Position)

Expectation and Condition of Employment

Howard Payne University, a church-related institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, seeks to employ evangelical Christians who are dedicated to teaching and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith and the University’s sincere religious beliefs.

Howard Payne University (hereafter, University) is committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth. Employees are expected to embrace the Christian Mission Statement and Core Values of the University and must support the University’s affirmation of traditional Christian and Baptist beliefs by leading lives of service through active involvement in Christian activities both on campus and through a local church.

Mission Statement

Howard Payne University is a Christ-centered academic community dedicated to excellence by developing and equipping the whole person for intellectual inquiry, personal and professional integrity, and service to God and humanity.

Core Values of Howard Payne University

We believe and affirm that the University as an institution and each individual called to serve the Lord at Howard
Payne should strive to demonstrate a commitment to these five Core Values:

• Centered on Christ   (cf. Col. 3:17, Matt. 7:24)


• Focused on Community   (cf. Eph. 4:4-6, 1 Pet. 3:8)


• Called to Service   (cf. Mark 10:45, Phil. 2:3-5)


• Committed to Excellence   (cf. Gen. 1:31, 1 Cor. 9:24)


• Dedicated to Stewardship   (cf. Gen. 2:15, 1 Pet. 4:10)

As a condition of employment, employees agree to be paid by Direct Deposit. Applicants offered contingent employment based on the University obtaining a clean background check agree the contingent offer of employment may be revoked based on the information obtained in the background check.

If offered employment, your acceptance will indicate that you have read and agree to the Expectations and Conditions above.

Application Procedure

To be considered for this position, please submit the following:

• a letter of application addressing in detail how you meet the position requirements


• a resume or CV (curriculum vitae)


• unofficial transcripts, and


• a completed HPU Employment Application

Job Summary 

The officer supports the Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) mission to provide students, employees, and guests of the university with a safe and secure environment in which to study, work, and enjoy programs offered by the university.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned by the Director of University DPS. 

1. Provide safety and security services based on proven Christian integrity and ethics consistent with the University Mission Statement


2. Provide general customer service


3. Provide general support and emergency response services


4. Complete daily shift log reports


5. Maintain constant contact with others via cellular telephone and/or radio


6. Issue university parking violation warnings and citations


7. Guard university and personal property against damage, fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry by performing the following duties:
   
   
   
   1. Routine patrol of buildings and grounds of the university on foot or in patrol vehicles
   
   
   2. Examine doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure
   
   
   3. Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and report to the Chief / Director of University DPS and/or local law enforcement agencies, persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts
   
   
   4. Inspect equipment and machinery to determine if tampering has occurred
   
   
   5. Watch for and report irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes or other building safety hazards, and security doors left unlocked
   
   
   6. Observe individuals to guard against theft of university property
   
   
   7. Sound alarm or call the police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or illegal activities
   
   
   8. Allow authorized persons to enter the property
   
   
   9. Record data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning machinery or equipment, for use of supervisory staff
   
   
   10. Respond to calls for service. Take incident/offense reports and initiate the investigations of incidents/offenses
   
   
   
   

Supervisory Responsibilities 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Modeling Christian Faith - Must be committed to modeling the Christian faith; displays a proven record of modeling the Christian faith in business operations, management roles, customer service functions, and interactions with others; is committed to continuing to model Christian faith in a manner consistent with the University’s mission Statement and core values


2. Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures


3. Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to build knowledge and skills continuously; shares expertise with others


4. Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional situations effectively; solicits feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance promptly and effectively; meets the commitments they make to others


5. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates effective group presentation skills; participates actively in meetings


6. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits his or her work for correct spelling and grammar; varies his or her writing style as needed; presents numerical data effectively; is able to read and interpret written information effectively


7. Teamwork - Balances the needs of the team and individual responsibilities effectively; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts the success of the team above his or her own interests; is able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed


8. Ethics - Treats everyone with respect; keeps commitments; inspires others to trust him or her; works with integrity and ethically; upholds the University's Mission Statement and Core Values


9. University Support - Follows policies and procedures consistently; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports the University’s Mission Statement and Core Values; benefits the University through external community and professional activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity


10. Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; makes timely decisions


11. Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures himself or herself against a high standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals


12. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts personal responsibility for his or her own actions; follows through with commitments


13. Quantity - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies effective feedback to improve performance; monitors his or her own work to ensure quality


14. Safety and Security - Observes University safety and security policies and procedures; determines appropriate actions beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly


15. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time


16. Dependability - Follows instructions; responds effectively to his or her supervisor’s direction; takes responsibility for his or her own actions and keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Education and/or Experience - High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; Prior public safety experience in an educational setting is preferred


2. Relational Skills – pleasant demeanor, positive attitude, kindness in interactions with others and a customer service mindset


3. Language Skills - Ability to effectively read, write and comprehend Ability to read simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, guests, and employees of the university


4. Math Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals


5. Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations


6. Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of and be able to use Microsoft Outlook email software, Microsoft Word, and commonly used Internet browsers


7. License - As a condition of employment, the employee maintains a current Texas driver's license and be at least 21 years of age to drive any vehicle, including personal vehicles, on behalf of the university


8. Work Schedule Requirements – Part-Time Public Safety Officers are assigned a variable work schedule. This schedule may be altered to meet the needs of the department. Alterations may be made to accommodate special University events, emergencies, and/or staff member sick leave, vacation, holiday leave, and emergency leave.


9. Physical Demands - 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


10. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals used in the routine cleaning and maintenance of university buildings and grounds; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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