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Public Safety Officer (Prior security or law enforcement experience not required)
Public Safety

About the Role: 

 

At St. Olaf you’ll be working alongside a dedicated team that brings their passion and pride to all that they do. Public Safety works in partnership with students, faculty and staff to create and maintain a safe, secure and stable environment for living, learning and working. Since our department is a 24/7/365 operation, the college community counts on Public Safety to be visible and service oriented while performing their duties and responsibilities. On a daily basis you will interact with a diverse and caring community who take pride in St. Olaf and the mission of a liberal arts institution.

 

The shift is 11:30 p.m. – 7:30 a.m., with the sequence of 7 days on, 2 days off, 8 days on and 4 days off. The 4 days off will be Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

 

 

What You’ll Do: 

 

Public Safety Officers are the first responders to incidents and accidents occurring on campus property. In this role, officers conduct investigations, write incident reports, respond to medical related emergencies, investigate intrusion and fire alarms, provide transports to the hospital for minor illnesses and injuries and work with local police, fire and emergency medical services.

 

Public Safety Officers also patrol all campus property to prevent and detect criminal or unacceptable behavior, enforce parking regulations, provide security services to the campus, respond to calls for service, provide security for special events, engage in crime prevention efforts and assist in new officer training and orientation.

 

 

Who You Are:

 

You’re a great fit if you have…

 

Experience in customer service, community engagement or volunteer work; a high school diploma or equivalent; a valid driver’s license with a good driving record; and you genuinely enjoy helping people

 

A helpful background includes:

 

An Associate’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement or security; 2+ years of law enforcement or security experience

 

If this describes you, apply now to join St. Olaf’s dynamic community!

 

 

Who We Are:

 

At St. Olaf College we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and globally engaged community. We believe in fostering different identities, beliefs, and traditions because our differences make us stronger. St. Olaf strives to promote cultural diversity and multicultural understanding and create a campus where individuals of all backgrounds feel accepted and supported. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the enrichment of our diverse community. 

 

One of the nation's leading liberal arts colleges, St. Olaf serves 3,000 students, ranks #1 among U.S. colleges for the number of students studying abroad, and celebrates carbon-free electrical power.  Its mission is to challenge students to excel in the liberal arts, examine faith and values, and explore meaningful vocation in an inclusive, globally engaged community nourished by Lutheran tradition.  The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota, a vibrant, restored, historic river town of 20,000 located 45 minutes south of the Twin Cities.

 

St. Olaf College offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 9% company retirement match, company monthly contributions to a retirement healthcare account, company contributions to eligible employee’s health savings account, significant tuition discount (up to 80% off) at ACM and ELCA colleges and universities for employee’s children, and generous paid time off. For a full review of benefit offerings, see the summary of the benefits program here:  https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/benefits/

 

A virtual campus tour:  https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/play/?p=483

 

An overview of Northfield:  https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/northfield/

 

An overview of the Twin Cities:  https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/twincities/

 

St. Olaf College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (medical and religious exemptions may apply). To be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, you need to have received the COVID-19 vaccination dose(s), plus a COVID-19 booster shot by February 1, 2022, or within two weeks of eligibility for a booster.

Criminal Background Check,Meet St. Olaf College driver authorization criteria,Pre-employment Physical
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The shift is 11:30 p.m. – 7:30 a.m., with the sequence of 7 days on, 2 days off, 8 days on and 4 days off. The 4 days off will be Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
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St. Olaf College is an equal employment opportunity and voluntary affirmative action employer.  The College is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community.  With regard to its hiring and employment practices, the College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based upon an individual’s legally protected status including race, color, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance.

 

For Staff Application Assistance:
employment@stolaf.edu 
507-786-3068

 

For Faculty Application Assistance:
facultysearch@stolaf.edu
507-786-3356

 

Title IX Contact Information: 
Kari Hohn, Director of Title IX and Equal Opportunity  
1520 St. Olaf Avenue, Tomson Hall 144
Northfield, MN 55057
507-786-3465  
khohn@stolaf.edu  

 

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