Campus Safety Officer

Job overview

The Campus Safety Officer role is onsite in Galesburg, IL, with varying scheduled days off and required weekend work. Compensation is $18 per hour. The officer supports Knox College Campus Safety, which provides 24-hour protection and service to the campus and community. The role helps maintain a safe and secure campus by patrolling, controlling authorized building access, responding to emergencies and service requests, enforcing college rules and applicable laws, and coordinating with emergency services. Accurate incident reporting supports campus safety operations.

What you'll do

• Patrol campus by vehicle and on foot
• secure buildings and provide authorized access
• respond to emergency situations and routine service requests
• enforce college rules and regulations and ensure compliance with law
• coordinate with emergency services when required
• document incidents and report safety or security situations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

campus safety officer

campus security

patrol

emergency response

incident reports

galesburg il

knox college

full-time

weekend required

security

building access

$18/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• employer-paid basic life and LTD
• voluntary life
• retirement plan
• paid time off
• employee assistance program
• parental leave.

Why this role

Requires an associate degree or at least two years of full-time security, law enforcement, or related experience; valid driver’s license required. CPR, First Aid, AED, and Naloxone training are preferred.

About the employer

Knox College is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.