On-Call Reserve Campus Safety Representative (3275)

Job Title: Reserve Police Officer
Department: Campus Police
Reports To: Chief of Campus Police (or Designee)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt / On-Call
Employment Type: Part-Time / Reserve / On-Call

Position Summary

Life University is seeking qualified and experienced Reserve Police Officers to support the Campus Police Department by providing on-call law enforcement services and additional coverage during peak periods, special events, emergencies, or staffing shortages.

Reserve Officers play an important role in helping maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors while supporting Life University’s mission of Lasting Purpose and Student Success.

Reserve Police Officers are not regularly scheduled employees and serve in an on-call capacity, working assignments as needed and approved by the Chief of Campus Police or designee.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-call law enforcement services to supplement regular campus police staffing.
• Respond to calls for service, emergencies, alarms, and incidents occurring on university property.
• Patrol campus buildings, parking areas, residence halls, and grounds to ensure safety and security.
• Enforce state laws, local ordinances, and Life University policies.
• Assist with crowd control, traffic direction, and safety monitoring during campus events and activities.
• Conduct preliminary investigations of incidents, accidents, or suspicious activity.
• Prepare and submit incident reports and documentation in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Provide assistance and guidance to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Support full-time officers during emergency response situations.
• Maintain familiarity with campus geography, safety protocols, and departmental procedures.
• Participate in required training and departmental briefings.

Additional Information

The On-Call Reserve Campus Safety Representative position is intended to providesupplemental safety staffing and does not guarantee a set number of hours. Assignments will be scheduled based oncampus safety needs and employee availability.

Life University values individuals who demonstrateprofessionalism, integrity, and a commitment to fostering a safe campus community.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience insecurity, law enforcement support, campus safety, military service, or related field preferred.
• Ability to pass abackground check and other pre-employment screenings.
• Validdriver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to workflexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strongobservational and situational awareness skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with adiverse campus community.
• Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately instressful or emergency situations.
• Basic report writing and documentation skills.
• Strongcustomer service orientation and commitment to campus community safety.
• Ability to work bothindependently and as part of a team.

Work Environment

• Work is performed bothindoors and outdoors throughout the university campus.
• Duties may requirewalking, standing, and patrolling campus for extended periods.
• Work may occur duringevenings, weekends, holidays, and special campus events.
• This position ison-call and scheduled on an as-needed basis depending on departmental needs.