Wofford College

Wofford College

Campus Safety Officer - Shift 1 (Night Shift)

Spartanburg, South Carolina · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
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About the role

  • Wofford College is seeking professional, service-oriented individuals to join the Campus Safety Department as a Campus Safety Officer on the Night Shift.
  • Campus Safety Officers serve as armed security officers licensed through the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and play a critical role in protecting students, faculty, staff, visitors, and college property.
  • Campus Safety Officers work closely with students, faculty, staff, visitors, local law enforcement, emergency medical services, and fire personnel to ensure a safe and secure campus environment 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Responsibilities

  • Campus Safety Officers are expected to maintain the highest standards of:
  • Maintain positive public relations while representing the Campus Safety Department and Wofford College.
  • Maintain accountability and operational readiness of assigned equipment.
  • Follow officer safety procedures and maintain situational awareness at all times.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors, Sergeants, or the Director of Campus Safety.
  • The college community supports 19 NCAA Division I athletics teams and numerous student organizations, including honor societies, professional organizations, faith-based organizations, Greek life, and club sports.
  • Spartanburg is a growing, diverse community that supports six college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations.
  • Wofford College values diversity within our students, faculty and staff and strives to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • South Carolina voter registration card (required for SLED licensing).
  • Ability to legally possess and carry a firearm.
  • Ability to successfully pass all required background investigations and screening requirements.
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, overtime assignments, and special events.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in stressful and rapidly evolving situations.
  • Serve as dispatcher relief personnel when required.

Nice to have

  • Prior military service.
  • Prior law enforcement experience.
  • Associate's degree or higher.
  • Current public safety certifications.
  • Required Employment Screening
  • Employment is contingent upon successfully completing:
  • Criminal background investigation.
  • Driver's license and driving record review.

Compensation

  • Additional compensation opportunities include:

Equal opportunity

  • Successfully perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

This listing is sourced directly from Wofford College's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.