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Safety Services Officer Job in Lima, Ohio US

Safety Services Officer

University of Northwestern Ohio - Lima, OH

Posted: 10/28/2025 - Expires: 11/30/2025

Job ID: 292809105

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Job Description

Major functions:

  • Provides for the protection and welfare of students and employees. Enforces campus rules, policies, and parking regulations. Remains alert to emergency situations and provides first-line response, emergency management, and/or referral, if required, to local law enforcement

 

Responsibilities and duties (including but not limited to):

  • Patrols assigned area on foot, in an institutional motor vehicle, or other specialized vehicle to ensure personal, building, and equipment security  
  • Responds to criminal activity (or to reports of) and to first aid-level medical needs of the campus community  
  • Complete detailed professional incident reports  
  • Watches for and reports irregularities such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations; contacts emergency responders such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel as required  
  • Provides escort services for students, staff, and faculty as necessary; provides other public assistance such as lockout services, jump-starts, and routine information  
  • Remains alert for the presence of unauthorized persons  
  • Patrols and monitors assigned parking areas and/or parking garages to provide public security and assistance  
  • Examines doors, windows, and gates to ensure security; uses university keys to open and close buildings  
  • Completes daily assignments to support department activities and operations  
  • Inspects fire safety and alarm equipment  
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned  
  • Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position  

 

Relationships:

  • Reports directly to the Director of Safety Services  

 

Qualifications:

  • Ability to successfully conduct security patrols without direct supervision  
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing  
  • Ability to complete routine paperwork  
  • Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle  
  • Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures  
  • Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation  
  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations  
  • Knowledge of policies and procedures  
  • Ability to work independently and confront others in a professional and polite manner  
  • Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety codes, regulations, and procedures  
  • Skill in providing protection services to individuals on campus  
  • Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel

  

Minimum job requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED  

 

Conditions of employment:

  • Possession of a valid driver’s license  
  • Clean driving record  
  • Pass a criminal background check and drug test  

 

Working conditions and physical efforts:

  • Work environment involves exposure to hazards or physical risks  
  • Work may involve being exposed to all weather conditions and changing temperatures for extended periods  
  • Physically capable of running and defending self or others  
  • Must be able to carry/drag heavy objects  
  • Frequently lifting or carrying up to, but not limited to,150 pounds  

 

Work hours: 3rd Shift, 11 p.m.- 7 a.m.  

Days off: Discussed during the interview

Pay: Hourly wages discussed during interview  

To Apply:  Email resume to Trent.Wise@jfs.ohio.gov with “UNOH – Safety” in the subject line.


Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
High school graduate
Work Days:
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Work Shift:
Third
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Licenses / Certifications:
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