Campus Safety Officer

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at HumanResources@lamarpa.edu or call 409-984-6560.

LSCPA’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46).

Job Summary

The Campus Safety Officer has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, providing service, information and aid to all citizens as circumstances require, assisting and supporting victims of crime when directed by supervisor, deterring crime through constant uniformed presence, taking non-criminal reports and reporting safety issues on campus. This position is also responsible for the safety and welfare of students, faculty, staff and visitors and all property under the control and jurisdiction of Lamar State College Port Arthur. The Campus Safety Officer exercises independent judgement and discretion within the limits prescribed by the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents and Lamar State College Port Arthur policies and procedures. This position serves as a Campus Safety Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). This is a part-time position that reports to LSCPA’s Campus Safety Department.

Duties/Responsibilities

Perform security and safety duties on the property of LSCPA

Preserve safety and security by interceding, to prevent or deter crime

Investigate non-criminal incidents to detect safety issues and lost property

Prepare various written reports narrating incidents, supplemental information, and non-criminal activities

Give credible and accurate testimony in the criminal courts of this state and the United States – if required

Prepare reports

Provide assistance and support to the victims of crime, and to all student, faculty, staff and visitors

Comply with campus policies and procedures

Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid driver license

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in a safety and security position, with similar duties

Proficient in use of equipment utilized in the performance of assigned duties (i.e., handcuffs, oleoresin capsicum spray (OC), public safety vehicles, communication equipment, computers, investigative and surveillance equipment)

Enrolled at one of the Lamar campuses for continuing education

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements:
This position requires the ability to exert substantial physical effort. Visual and auditory acuity are required to ensure safety of faculty, staff, students and visitors.

Work Hours:
19.50 hours per week.

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form located at the bottom of the page.