Campus Patrol Officer

Campus Patrol Officer

RUSVM

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) is the number one provider of Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVMs) to the U.S.* and offers a DVM program that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education. Located on St. Kitts, RUSVM includes the Ross University Veterinary Clinic and is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. A cutting-edge curriculum, with innovative use of technologies and simulations, provides the best possible training for tomorrow’s veterinarians.

RUSVM prepares students to become veterinary leaders by drawing connections among animals, people and the planet, as a member of the One Health Initiative. We offer research programs focused on emerging infectious and zoonotic diseases, conservation medicine and ecosystem health. Visit veterinary.rossu.edu for more information, and follow RUSVM on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

*Based on the total number of DVM graduates at RUSVM compared to U.S. schools in 2024.

About Covista

Covista is America's largest healthcare educator, serving more than 97,000 students and supported by a community of 385,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-enabled education powered by 10,000 faculty and colleagues, Covista expands access to healthcare careers and addresses the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage at scale. Covista is the parent company of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.

Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, business, academia, healthcare, government and nonprofits, and are part of a culture where doing exceptional work and making a meaningful difference for students and society aren't separate goals—they're one and the same. This means creating an environment where colleagues can develop new skills, build careers that match their ambitions and see the tangible impact of their work on healthcare education and workforce development. Colleagues who deliver results and embrace new tools to work smarter are valued for their contributions. But what makes working at Covista distinctive is our impact. Our faculty and colleagues don't just support healthcare education—they shape it. This isn't abstract purpose work. It's solving real problems for real people in real communities while advancing careers.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

For more information, visit covista.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.


 

Opportunity at a Glance
  The primary purpose of the uniformed Campus Roving Patrol Officer is to prevent or eliminate the opportunity, or the belief that the opportunity, for successful criminal conduct exists and to provide immediate and appropriate response to an emergency and to any individual who may need assistance. Close and careful observation is the principal function of every campus roving patrol officer. In addition, foot patrols provide valuable interaction between the RUSVM Safety and Security Department and the RUSVM community. This interaction builds trust and understanding between the officers and the members of the RUSVM community. It is the responsibility of each, and every security officer assigned to a foot patrol to act in a manner consistent with his/her position, friendly, courteous, professional, and observant at all times. The Campus Roving Patrol officer, as part of his/her functions shall receive the necessary training as a back-up Operations Dispatcher. In the absence of the Operations Dispatcher, the Campus Roving Patrol officer under the supervision of the Supervisor or Team Lead shall perform the duties and functions of the Operations Dispatcher. The Campus Roving Patrol Officer when on duty as a back-up Dispatcher at the Security Operation Center (SOC), shall be responsible for carrying out the essential duties and responsibilities of a Dispatcher as outlined in the job description of the Dispatcher.

Responsibilities

• Door Checks – Security officers assigned to the Roving Patrol duties during evening, nighttime and weekend hours will conduct door checks on all facilities utilizing the Door Check Procedure.

• Security Escorts – During evening and nighttime hours, the Roving Patrol Officer will make himself / herself available to conduct Security Escorts for any individual requesting such an escort on campus. Escorts will be provided utilizing the Security Escort Procedure.

• Communication – The Roving Patrol Officer will be responsible for maintaining proper communications with Supervisor, Security Dispatch and fellow security officers to ensure his/her whereabouts are documented and his communication equipment is functional.

• Respond to emergencies on campus and assist First responders and local authorities if needed. Emergencies may include but is not limited to natural disaster like a hurricane, fire, flooding or any criminal acts.

• Ensure campus safety and security during lockdown or campus closure for emergencies.

• Completes other duties as assigned.

• Determines nature and location of emergency; prioritize; dispatch emergency units as needed and in accordance with established procedures.

• Maintains communication with assigned units.

• Determines need to contact local law enforcement agencies and communicate status of emergency calls received from members of the Ross community

• Must possess Communications & computer skills

• Write and submit reports.

• Performs a variety of support functions such as , indexing and record keeping, responsibility for management of lost and found

• Completes other duties as assigned.

• This position is a designated Campus Security Authority.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Secondary School Education with a minimum of four (4) CXC passes Required
• Previous law enforcement or experience in security Preferred
• Specialized Knowledge for Performance of Job.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be willing to work on a shift basis including weekends and public holidays. May have to work extra hours during emergencies.
• Valid St.Kitts / CARICOM driver's license Upon Hire Required and
• Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED First aid CPR AED within 90 Days Required

Additional Information

 

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation