Summary
The Public Safety Officer (PSO) is a uniformed, first responder position within Public Safety that provides emergency and public safety services to the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) community.
Primary Responsibilities
Employ a variety of proactive patrol techniques and strategies to ensure the safety and security of all MCW-affiliated persons and property. Engage in community oriented problem solving and crime prevention measures.
Decisively respond to assigned calls for service, emergent situations, and critical incidents occurring during shift. Employ principles of Incident Command System (ICS) when addressing developing events.
Assist and/or provide support for various types of investigations. Conduct initial interviews, collect evidence, and secure crime scenes. Document findings and prepare written case reports.
Act as a first responder to all fire and life safety incidents. Provide initial assessment of situation and make determination of appropriate response. Administer first aid and life support (e.g., AED and CPR) to victims.
As assigned, monitor the Department’s communications and surveillance center. Answer all incoming calls on service and emergency lines; log all activities via Computer-Aided Dispatch software. Coordinate radio communications between center and field-bas
Assist in associate and executive protection details, investigations, special events security, surveillance activities, and other unique assignments as a member of various departmental task forces.
Perform a number of community service functions including, but not limited to, conduct safety escorts to and from requested on campus locations; complete inspections and reports regarding safety hazards; and enforce MCW policies and procedures.
Upon request, deliver community based personal safety and security awareness training to students, staff, and faculty. Assist in the preparation of informational material including brochures, handouts, and multimedia presentations.
Other duties as assigned.
Schedule:
Second shift. This position follows a 5-on, 2-off rotation, with two consecutive days off during the week and working weekends and holidays being required for this role.
Knowledge – Skills – Abilities
Knowledge of safety practices, emergency procedures, operations and maintenance, risk management, planning and evaluation.
Task management, coordination, and problem solving, investigation, restraint and self-defense skills.
Qualifications
Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
Minimum Required Education: Associate's Degree
Minimum Required Experience: 2 years
Minimum Required Age: Must be at least 21 years of age
Required Certification/Licensure(s): Valid Driver's License
Physical Requirements
Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.
Work Environment
Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.
Sensory Acuity
Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.
Why MCW?
Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
403B Retirement Package
Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Pet Insurance
On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.
For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview
For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers
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