University System of New Hampshire

Keene State College’s Department of Campus Safety is looking for individuals who possess good judgment, discretion, and excellent interpersonal skills, to perform a variety of safety, enforcement, and crime prevention tasks for the College helping to create and sustain a safe learning, working and living environment for our campus community. These Campus Safety Officer positions are part-time non-benefited with a starting salary of $14.69/hr.

Responsibilities include: foot and vehicle patrol, response to emergencies and calls for service to College students, faculty, staff and visitors, documentation and investigation of campus incidents, periodically with Keene Police Department; conduct property checks, dispatch services, traffic and parking enforcement, providing crime awareness education, and participating in witness and conduct hearings as needed. Because of the nature of the work in Campus Safety, officer schedules include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays (10 hour shifts) as determined by the needs of the College.

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hiring
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of campus safety or security experience or combination of post-high school education and/or work experience
• Possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Computer proficient with the ability to learn various computer applications
• Demonstrated knowledge of campus environment and/or security industry, relevant laws, and safety and fire prevention
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving history
• Must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification
• Must be willing to attend periodic training and meetings
• Must successfully pass a background review, including criminal history and driving history
• Post-offer, pre-employment physical

• Ability to write thorough reports
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies
• Ability to work under pressure
• Completion of the police academy
• Additionally, the College has identified desirable qualifications that support our commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse campus community including the ability to speak a second language or to bring a multicultural perspective to the campus.

Campus Safety Officers work under a variety of conditions both indoors and out. Schedules vary based on the needs of the College taking into account special events, weather related events, campus closing and other issues that affect staffing levels. Campus Safety Officers should expect to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required. Post-offer, pre-employment physical required.

These Campus Safety Officer positions are part-time non-benefited with a starting salary of $14.69/hr.

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S.

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online:
• Letter of application addressing the above responsibilities
• Resume
• Contact information for three references

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled or otherwise closed at the College’s discretion.