Campus Security Officer

The Tufts University Department of Public Safety is comprised of sworn police officers, campus security
officers, dispatchers, emergency management and fire safety staff. Staff are assigned to one of four campus locations, one in
Medford/Somerville, two Boston campuses (Health Sciences and School of the Museum of Fine Arts – SMFA) and a 24/365 clinical and teaching
campus in Grafton. Public Safety staff may be redeployed as needed to cover staffing shortages and additional needs throughout the Tufts
community as needed.

The Department of Public Safety works to ensure that the physical, psychological, and emotional security and
wellbeing needs of all our community members are being met. Whereas safety and security are a responsibility shared by the whole community,
the mission is achieved by applying leadership and expertise to proactive community partnerships designed to provide programs, resources,
and services to prevent loss, reduce harm, and solve problems. The department is continually striving to ensure that campus safety and
policing functions remain responsive to the needs of our community, are aligned with the university’s core values, and provide the
accountability and transparency needed to maintain the trust and support of the Tufts community. Public Safety leadership regularly and
proactively engage with the Tufts community to develop and maintain communication and education about DPS’ programs, services, and resources
as well as to lend expertise around upcoming events ongoing campus concerns and annual programs.

Department of Public Safety staff
are expected to:

• Be forward-thinking about campus safety, understand the values and perspectives of the Tufts community in all its
  diversity and can tailor the way they deliver services to meet those varied needs.
• Be grounded in ensuring the dignity and respect
  of all community members, and the elimination of all forms of bias and discrimination.
• Fully embrace anti-racist practices, are
  trusted, and valued by Tufts community members, and use restorative and transformative practices where harms are repaired, and future harms
  can be prevented.
• Proactively engage with community members and the activities of the community in a manner that is welcomed and
  builds trust.

What You’ll Do

Under the supervision of the duty supervisor, the Campus Security Officer
(CSO) performs various preventative safety, security, and service-related functions, including: access control, building checks, personal
safety escorts, unlocks, parking enforcement, other customer service-related duties, and other duties as assigned.

• CSO’s actively
  contribute to the Department’s mission to provide a safe and secure environment while performing various preventative safety and security
  services to the community.
• The CSO, as a clearly identifiable university official, also performs a myriad of customer service
  functions as the general public often seeks them out for general assistance, sometimes unrelated to the public safety
  function.
• CSO’s make important contributions to the department’s commitment to the philosophy of prevention through Community
  Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) by: Providing exceptional customer service, thereby creating a positive image for the
  department.
• Enhancing safety and security through vigilance and the delivery of professional security services.
• Proactively
  identifying and communicating potential safety and security issues, such as lighting issues, faulty locks, missing public safety signage,
  hazardous weather-related conditions, etc.

What We’re Looking For

Basic
Requirements:

• Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem,
  only recognizing there is a problem
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and
  sentences
• Ability to talk to others to convey information effectively
• Ability to provide information to supervisors,
  co-workers, by telephone or other electronic means, in written form, e-mail, or in person
• Ability to be reliable, responsible, and
  dependable, and fulfill obligations
• Ability to maintain composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding
  aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations
• Ability to take care about detail and be thorough in completing work
  tasks
• Ability to be pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude
• Ability to use or
  learn to use computer and office software in creation of reports or to communicate with others
• Possesses knowledge, skills and
  abilities as is normally acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED

Preferred
Qualifications:

• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator’s license with a good driving
  history
• Ability to successfully complete CPR and First Aid training
• Pass a comprehensive background
  investigation

Special Work Schedule Requirements:

• Must be flexible and able to work nights, weekends, and
  holidays
• May at times be mandated to work overtime
• May be required to work in preparation for, during and immediately after
  regional emergencies impacting the university, and / or during emergencies directly impacting the university

Pay
Range

Minimum $19.20, Midpoint $22.50, Maximum $25.90

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal
equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

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