Campus Safety Officer

CLASSIFICATION: Part Time, Hourly

REPORTS TO: Director of Campus Safety

DEPT: Campus Safety

LOCATION: Grand Rapids

SUMMARY

The core of Cornerstone University is defined and driven by its Christ-centered mission and Biblical confession. The Campus Safety Officer plays a crucial role in maintaining a secure and welcoming environment for our diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Key responsibilities include enforcing campus policies, providing assistance during medical emergencies, responding to building fire alarms, interior building and exterior ground patrols, enforcing parking regulations, and fostering a culture of respect and care among all community members. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a commitment to service, and an understanding of the unique context of a Christian university. This role requires the ability to build relationships and trust within the Cornerstone community and respond to incidents in alignment with values and mission of Cornerstone University. The Campus Safety Officer will work collaboratively with various departments and participate in training and development opportunities to enhance their skills and effectiveness in this vital role.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs Campus vehicle and foot patrols
• Responds to and investigates campus incidents
• Completes various hand written and computer reports
• Enforces Campus rules and regulations
• Writes and Issues Citations
• Assists with special on campus events
• Performs locking and unlocking of numerous campus buildings
• Assists with other safety and security services as assigned
• All Cornerstone University employees will regularly interact with students in a variety of projects, activities, and settings. As such all employees are expected to serve as Christian leaders and mentors by effectively living a gospel-centered lifestyle, ministering and discipling through a biblical worldview.
• Other duties may be assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Previous security, safety, and/or law enforcement experience preferred
• High School Diploma
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to service and work effectively within a diverse college campus community
• Possess a valid Michigan Driver’s License

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment.
• A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University core commitments evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession.”
• Four other foundational pillars, along with the university’s mission and confession, form Cornerstone’s Core Commitments.
  • The Cornerstone Christian World View
  • The Cornerstone Academic Vision
  • The Cornerstone Beautiful Christian Community
  • The Marriage and Human Sexuality Position Statement

These core commitments convey who we are, what we believe and how we live and work together in community. Employees are expected to faithfully attend an evangelical and biblical church whose core beliefs and practices are consistent with Cornerstone’s confession and core commitments.