Under the general oversight of the assigned shift Sergeant, the Public Safety Officer performs routine policy enforcement and security work in the protection of people and in the safeguarding of university property. The Public Safety Officer secures assigned property against possible loss or damage and is charged with ensuring the safety of all individuals on campus.There are currently Day & Night Shift positions available.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Employment duties will include, but not be limited to:
Patrol/make rounds of the assigned area by foot or vehicle; watch for unauthorized persons or activities; report unusual instances to shift Sergeant; call police for assistance if necessary
Assist with traffic directions and parking for special details
Provide University information to Stetson faculty, staff, and visitors
Provide escort to Stetson community members to and from buildings and parking lots as needed
Maintain lost and found services
Check for safety, fire, and/or security hazards
Monitor fire and security alarms
Lock and unlock facilities as requested by an authorized person(s)
Prepare reports; issue traffic citations; provide disaster and emergency evaluation and management; relieve dispatcher when necessary
Perform some minor building maintenance tasks, i.e., securing broken windows, turning off water, and resetting 110-volt electric circuit breakers
Respond to various types of building and equipment alarms, coordinating with the local Fire and Police Departments as they respond
Perform similar and other position-related work as requested
Required Skills
Knowledge of the structure and function of the University
Knowledge of state, county, and local laws, rules, and ordinances
Knowledge of University policies and procedures
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to follow a chain of command
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding investigations, incidents, reports, etc., and to safeguard the privacy of individuals
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to deal with the public tactfully and courteously
Ability and alertness in observing unusual conditions and in reporting them to proper authorities
Ability to provide maintenance records
Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and concise written reports in English
Skill in the application of proper safety precautions
Work on a rotating shift basis, which includes the ability to work occasional overtime and a 24-hour emergency on-call status
Required Experience
High school diploma or GED
Two (2) years of military, law enforcement, or security experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training
Three (3) years of Level II security work or higher
Must possess a “Class D” security license with the State of Florida or be willing to pursue and secure such certification (State of Florida Chapter 493)
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the University’s auto insurance carrier.Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or Criminology; or an equivalent combination of education and training
Work Environment: Duties require both indoor and outdoor work; direct exposure to prevailing weather, extreme heat, humidity, and extreme cold; physical ability to endure standing and/or walking for long periods, stair climbing, bending, stooping, manual dexterity; lifting of up to fifty pounds; and perceptual demands for sound, form, depth. Per our Tobacco Use policy (see the ), all University property have been designated tobacco/smoke-free. This Policy applies twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.Salary Grade: 2
Knowledge of the structure and function of the University
Knowledge of state, county, and local laws, rules, and ordinances
Knowledge of University policies and procedures
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to follow a chain of command
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding investigations, incidents, reports, etc., and to safeguard the privacy of individuals
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to deal with the public tactfully and courteously
Ability and alertness in observing unusual conditions and in reporting them to proper authorities
Ability to provide maintenance records
Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and concise written reports in English
Skill in the application of proper safety precautions
Work on a rotating shift basis, which includes the ability to work occasional overtime and a 24-hour emergency on-call status
High school diploma or GED
Two (2) years of military, law enforcement, or security experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training
Three (3) years of Level II security work or higher
Must possess a “Class D” security license with the State of Florida or be willing to pursue and secure such certification (State of Florida Chapter 493)
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the University’s auto insurance carrier.Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or Criminology; or an equivalent combination of education and training
Work Environment: Duties require both indoor and outdoor work; direct exposure to prevailing weather, extreme heat, humidity, and extreme cold; physical ability to endure standing and/or walking for long periods, stair climbing, bending, stooping, manual dexterity; lifting of up to fifty pounds; and perceptual demands for sound, form, depth. Per our Tobacco Use policy (see the ), all University property have been designated tobacco/smoke-free. This Policy applies twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.Salary Grade: 2
