Public Safety Officer – Part TimeHannibal-LaGrange University

Position Number: 1.3.4.4    Date: August 14, 2026    Position Title: Public Safety Officer – Part Time 

Department: Public Safety Division: Business and Finance

Number of hours per week for which this position is budgeted: 8-20 

Number of months per year for which this position is budgeted: 12 

Reports to: Director of Public Safety FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Public Safety Officer is responsible to the Director of Public Safety. The position is Part-Time and  does not offer benefits, as specified in the employee handbook. The Public Safety officer is responsible  for the safety of all people on campus and upholding all university policies while on duty. 

Employee must possess a vibrant, personal Christian faith including a clear testimony of Christian  conversion and be actively involved in an evangelical (preferably Southern Baptist) church. Employee  must abide by the policies and procedures found in the employee handbook. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lock and unlock buildings on campus 
• Patrol campus, on foot and in vehicle, and respond to calls for service 
• Enforce university policies 
• Investigate suspicious activity 
• Report any criminal activity to law enforcement 
• Maintain public safety office and vehicle 
• Enforce traffic regulations on campus 
• Complete written reports 
• Supervise student workers 
• Review campus surveillance cameras 
• Maintain lost and found property 
• Attend training when needed 
• Assist Resident Assistants and Resident Directors on housing incidents 
• Report maintenance and safety issues to the Director of Public Safety 
• Provide motorist assist on campus
• Act as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) 
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times 
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Public Safety 

DEPARTMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS 

• The Public Safety Officer will work with all other departments on campus, as well as off campus  public safety agencies 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Good interpersonal skills 
• Must be able to perform physical activities that include walking, running, and lifting • Must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license 
• Must be able to work any shift, including some evenings and weekends 
• Must have values consistent with the mission and purpose of Hannibal-LaGrange University • Must agree to, sign off on, and abide by the standards of employment on the employment application and in the employee handbook 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING 

• Some college education preferred 
• Experience in public safety or law enforcement preferred 
• Preferred experience and/or proficiency in certain things (e.g. computer programs, vehicles, and  multiple locks). 
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

To apply, please submit an application, including a cover here. (opens in new tab)

Disclaimer

* This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. HLGU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills, or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.