Washington University in St. Louis · 4 months ago
Communications Officer I - Protective Services - OFMD
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$17.87/hr - $27.06/hr
1+ years expWashington University in St. Louis is committed to delivering a comprehensive range of services to support its medical campus. The Communications Officer I will serve as the support coordinator for all life safety and protection of property, coordinating emergency medical assistance and utilizing various communication systems to ensure campus safety.
E-LearningEBooksEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Detects and directs assets related to emergency and non-emergency incidents (medical, law enforcement, injury/accident, etc.) on campus, under the direction of CO II or Lead. Maintains constant vigilance of all university properties. Takes action, or makes notes for follow-up, on any safety and security issues. Provides Emergency Management support during larger-scale incidents. This includes operating the campus emergency notification system (Alertus)
Receives/compiles information for the computer-aided dispatch system (CAD) and subsequent incident reports
Provides immediate research databases to support field operations and investigations. This includes mastering the closed-circuit television system (CCTV), the access control system, and other security-related systems
May be assigned to various support roles, including fingerprinting, administrative, and logistical assignments
Conducts virtual building checks, verifying access control devices, and proactively identifies any potential safety or security hazards. Uses problem-solving skills to resolve issues related to campus facilities
Assists Medical Center personnel and visitors with directions and other information—partners with customers in assisting them in resolving multi-department or multi-organizational issues
Takes possession of found property, attempts to locate the owner, and secures property according to established procedures
Provides support to various Facilities divisions and offices as needed
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience
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Computer Literacy
Criminal Justice
Crisis Intervention Training
Customer Service
Military Training
Oral Communications
Organizational Commitment
Police Operations
Professional Integrity
Strive for Excellence
Teamwork
Telecommunications
Working Independently
Written Communication
Benefits
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
Company
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University’s mission is to discover and disseminate knowledge, and protect the freedom of inquiry through research and teaching.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.6MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsJim McKelvey
2024-09-13Grant
2023-12-01Grant· $0M
2019-01-31Grant
Leadership Team
Jessie Minton
Vice Chancellor for Technology and Chief Information Officer
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