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Information for Faculty Applicants

Current Job Openings

Updated June 28, 2024

• Public Safety Officer
• Sage Dining Job Openings

Public Safety Officer

Role: To provide security services and emergency response to all staff, faculty, students and visitors to the college. Respond to unsafe or student health situations in resident halls and other buildings; implement orders of the Director of Public Safety; implement crime prevention and safety programs per orders of Director of Public Safety; manage security at special events; act as liaison between public safety and college community; maintain safe parking conditions on campus. Assist in the investigation and follow up on all reported crimes, student code violations or administrative issues requiring documentation.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Implements security measures set forth by the Director of Public Safety; patrols campus, provides security to the employees and students of the college using a community-based public safety model; checks and maintains security to all buildings and grounds. Documents and writes reports on incidents occurring on and relating to the college, maintains a daily log.
• Deals with parking concerns and enforcement; barricades areas for special events; provides assistance for unlocking cars and starting vehicles.
• Communicates with students, faculty and staff about security concerns and upcoming events; responds to emergencies and alarms.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Performance Measurements:

• Maintains a good working knowledge of all college policies and enforcement methods.
• Meets security expectations of the college.
• Must possess good communication skills and maintains good relations with entire campus community.
• Must have ability to assess abnormal or risk imminent situations quickly and control them appropriately.
• Must maintain physical fitness for patrol duties.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to work adjusted or overtime hours as the need arises.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Six months to two years of similar or related experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Work normally involves contacts with persons beyond immediate associates generally regarding routine matters for purposes of giving or obtaining information which may require some discussion. Outside contacts take the form of service to the public (visitors or vendors) requiring ordinary courtesy in providing assistance and information.
• Must possess basic knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office programs. Must have strong written and oral communication skills. Current certification or certification completion within 30-days of hire for First Aid, Adult and Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillators (AED) is required throughout the appointment. Proficiency will be demonstrated annually.
• Physical fitness to meet rigorous demands of patrol on semi-mountainous terrain of campus. Ability to walk up and down stairs and walk 1.5 miles without stopping for rest.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Moderate physical activity; requires handling of average-weight objects and standing or walking for extended periods of time.

Compensation: Grade 6 (Minimum hourly $16.00)

Sage Dining Job Openings

If you are interested in looking at the current openings with St. John’s College’s dining service provider, Sage Dining Services, please click this link. Be sure to search “Santa Fe, New Mexico” for all St. John’s College opportunities with Sage Dining Services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. John’s College is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse college community, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We invite applications from candidates with unique backgrounds and strive to create and maintain an environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

It is the policy of the college to provide equal employment opportunity for all job applicants and employees in full compliance with the relevant statutes, executive orders, and regulations. There shall be no discrimination at St. John’s College in recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, color, disability, handicap, sexual orientation, or other factors prohibited by law.

See full information on the college’s Diversity and Inclusion Task Force and the College Leadership Statement on Diversity and Inclusion (April 2022).