Safety and Security Officer/EMT
Salve Regina University

Job Info

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Category:: Education
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Department:: Safety/Security Office
Locations:: Newport, RI
Posted:: Mar 13, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Position ID:: 173654

About Salve Regina University:

Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformative colleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensive Catholic University located in the scenic coastal community of Newport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academic success and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campus into a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking and skill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master's degree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs in humanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollment includes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students from across the U.S. and around the world.

Job Description:

This is a multi-role position. Primary responsibility of University Safety and Security Officer, with additional responsibilities as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

SAFETY AND SECURITY OFFICER:

A University Safety and Security Officer will promote lawful behavior and protect the welfare of students, faculty, staff and visitors as a uniformed presence on campus. A Safety and Security Officer performs foot, vehicle and bicycle patrols of the university campus to monitor behavior, secure buildings and property, investigate disturbances, maintain order during events and enforce regulations. They will monitor the physical safety of campus buildings by locking and unlocking doors, patrolling university property or monitoring buildings using video surveillance systems, and reporting suspicious behavior. Officers are also tasked with enforcing traffic and parking regulations and ticketing offenders in accordance with the university's parking policy.

In emergency situations, Safety and Security Officers will respond to the scene, provide first aid, and alert additional police or emergency personnel as appropriate. They maintain radio communication with other security personnel on campus, and at times with the Newport Police and Fire departments, helping to coordinate emergency plans. Safety and Security Officers will write and submit detailed incident reports to department supervisors or law enforcement agencies as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions/duties and/or responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties and/or responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar; related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Serve as primary guardian of University personnel and property.
• Reduce the opportunity for the commission of crime through preventative patrol and other measures.
• Patrol interior and exterior of administrative, academic and residential buildings.
• Makes log entries of broken windows, open doors, and other observances that require attention or repairs.
• Be thoroughly familiar with the assigned route of patrol, including location of residential, administrative and academic buildings.
• Special attention should be given to the location of fireboxes, telephone and other emergency operational services.
• Identify criminal activity and notify local police authorities of such activities.
• Operate the radio in accordance with FCC Regulations and departmental procedures, keeping radio equipment operational at all times and make frequent radio contact with Dispatch.
• Regulate University parking and traffic patterns.
• Serve as radio dispatcher. Dispatch campus patrols when necessary.
• Monitor police and fire department radio channels and emergency phone lines.
• Dispatch and supervise University campus transportation systems.
• Identify safety and security problems that are potentially serious in nature and report same.
• Lock and unlock buildings at specified times.
• Check the operating condition of the campus intrusion and fire alarm systems.
• Assist in fire safety education drills.
• Check on the operating condition of heating and hot water systems.
• Monitor Card Access and RAVE Guardian system, responding to alerts.
• Training additional security officers and serving as crowd control at special events.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT):

Under general direction of the Director of Safety and Security and the EMS IC, responds to medical emergencies and delivers patient care, support, and evaluation in a pre-hospital setting on scene during calls for service in the Salve Regina Community on campus. This generally includes assessing the patient, determining the proper emergency care, and administering treatment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions/duties and/or responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties and/or responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar; related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Respond to medical emergencies and deliver patient care.
• Document patient information, condition and treatment.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in the performance of care.
• Provide basic life support and document treatment and care with the Rhode Island Department of Health and the Office of Safety and Security/EMS as required.
• EMT-C Cardiac/Paramedic - Employee must complete the following
• All of the above duties and responsibilities of an EMT-Basic and fulfill the following obligations:
• Meet the eligibility requirements and prerequisites for attending an EMT or Paramedic course, including Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Attend and successfully complete an approved EMT or Paramedic course.
• Take and pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMT or Paramedic computer based exam.
• Take and pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMT or Paramedic skills exams.
• Apply and obtain for certification within two years of being issued a course completion certificate.
• EMT-C/Paramedic shall treat patients with a higher level of care, per license requirements.

Requirements:

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.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED/Associate or BA/BS preferred.
• A Rhode Island Emergency Medical Technician License (EMT).
• Must possess a valid driver's license from any US state.
• Ability to read and transcribe data accurately. Must be able to prepare and type detailed reports and possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Must have ability to interpret institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules and regulations, and communicate interpretations to subordinates and others.
• Candidates must provide their own transportation to and from work. They must accept that they are "essential personnel" and be able to report for duty in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be willing to participate in campus emergency drills with local authorities, as well as other emergency exercises deemed necessary by the university in accordance with current training requirements.
• Must be able to perform duties of a physical nature. Requiring constant walking, climbing stairs, lifting objects up to 25 pounds, entering and exiting vehicles and other required duties of a physical nature, consistent with the duties described within.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

Knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge of the Incident Command System and ability to apply emergency medical techniques/operations;
• knowledge of the modern goals, objectives and principles/practices of Salve Regina University EMS;
• extensive knowledge of the use and maintenance of EMS equipment;
• extensive knowledge of the effective operation of departmental policies and procedures;
• knowledge of community and public education needs

Ability:

• ability to meet and deal with the public in a courteous and professional manner and promote a positive image of the department;
• ability to work alone and with limited supervision;
• ability to adapt using independent judgment and initiative;
• ability to perform work requiring good physical condition;
• ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to follow verbal and written instructions;
• ability to exercise sound judgment in identifying and evaluating situations and to take appropriate corrective actions or refer to higher authority when needed;
• ability to keep records and prepare detailed reports.
• ability to interpret institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules and regulations, and communicate interpretations to subordinates and others.
• ability to participate in campus emergency drills with local authorities, as well as other emergency exercises deemed necessary by the university in accordance with current training requirements.
• ability to perform duties of a physical nature. Requiring constant walking, climbing stairs, lifting objects up to 25 pounds, entering and exiting vehicles and other required duties of a physical nature, consistent with the duties described within.
• Candidates must provide their own transportation to and from work. They must accept that they are "essential personnel" and be able to report for duty in adverse weather conditions.

Skill:

• skill in determining priorities and organizing work;
• skill in compiling, organizing and recording information accurately;
• skill in operating computer equipment using various software packages (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.);
• skill in the operation, methods and techniques used with the use of tools and equipment used in EMS ambulance service

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must possess their Rhode Island Emergency Medical Technician License (EMT).
• Must possess a valid driver's license from any US state.
• Ability to read and transcribe data accurately. Must be able to prepare and type detailed reports and possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Must have ability to interpret institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules and regulations, and communicate interpretations to subordinates and others.
• Candidates must provide their own transportation to and from work. They must accept that they are "essential personnel" and be able to report for duty in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be willing to participate in campus emergency drills with local authorities, as well as other emergency exercises deemed necessary by the university in accordance with current training requirements.
• Must be able to perform duties of a physical nature. Requiring constant walking, climbing stairs, lifting objects up to 25 pounds, entering and exiting vehicles and other required duties of a physical nature, consistent with the duties described within.
• This position requires the candidate to submit to psychological and physical examinations along with having a Rhode Island State Police campus security personnel nationwide criminal records check conducted on him/her.

Preferred:

• Associate or BA/BS preferred
• Two years of experience in security, public safety, or related field preferred

Certificates and Licenses:

• Possession of current NREMT and RI EMT License required

Additional Information:

Salve Regina University offers generous benefits to eligible employees including (waiting periods apply):

• health, dental and vision coverage available on the first of the month following date of hire
• 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA with employee and employer contributions as well as access to advising services
• long-term disability coverage
• employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• up to 100% free tuition at Salve for eligible employees and qualified dependents
• robust wellness program and free access to the on-campus Fitness Center

Other available benefits include:

• supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents
• supplemental insurance coverage through Aflac
• Tuition Exchange scholarship program. Application available for qualified dependents of eligible employees working full-time
• discounted pet insurance through ASPCA
• student loan forgiveness assistance program (SAVI)
• employee Assistance Program through Coastline EAP
• flexible spending health and dependent care accounts
• health savings accounts
• 529 collegebound saver program

For more detailed information on Salve's benefits, visit https://salve.edu/human-resources/benefits.

Salve Regina University strives to cultivate belonging values through diversity, equity inclusion in order to foster a welcoming culture for our staff, faculty and students, as well as the wider community. Salve Regina University embraces all people with grace. No matter the path traveled to get here, the University acknowledges that many identities will intersect. Salve Regina belongs to all in its community.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online for any open staff and faculty positions by providing a cover-letter and resume. Pre-employment background checks and reference checks are required of successful candidates. Salve Regina University participates in E-verify. (Spanish)

URL: www.salve.edu

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