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Position Overview

The Public Safety Corporal position is the assistant shift supervisor and field-training officer; they provide the leadership, supervision & training for subordinate public safety personnel & student workers during shifts and special events in order to ensure proper functioning of day-to-day public safety operations. Patrols campus property and buildings by foot, vehicle, and/or bike; responds to calls for assistance, fire, burglary alarms, and emergencies on campus; completes and files reports. The Corporal is in charge of shift in the absence of the Sergeant or a higher-ranking officer.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of three years experience in law enforcement, security, emergency medical technician, firefighter, or US military service.
• Satisfactory completion of an approved police/law enforcement training academy or security officer training. 
• Must be able to prepare, understand and correct incident, investigation, and operational reports. 
• Flexibility and ability to work any shift, any day of the week. 
• Willingness and ability to work scheduled & non-scheduled and overtime hours. 
• Must have demonstrated excellent customer service, communication, and de-escalation skills. 
• Must have demonstrated experience working with a diverse community and committed to inclusive excellence. 
• Must be at least 21 years of age. 
• Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. 
• Must have demonstrated effective communication skills and the ability to perform well under pressure. 
• Must be able to carry out the required physical demands necessary to fulfill duties. 
• A satisfactory background check and MVC check are required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelors or Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Sociology or a related field desired but not necessary. A Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Sociology or a related field can be used as a one-year equivalent for one year of public safety or security experience.

Rider University is consistently highly ranked as a best college by U.S. News and World Report and The Princeton Review for student success, academic programs, veteran friendliness, and its sustainability efforts. 

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success. 

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.