Part Time/ On-Call Position:

Selected officers will cover a variety of shifts when officers are on vacation, sick, or training as well as provide coverage for University events.

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 officer secures assigned property against possible loss or damage and is charged with ensuring the safety of all individuals on campus. Work is reviewed through conferences and reports for compliance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Performs other work as requested.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position): 

• 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., unstopping commodes, 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
• Work on a rotating shift basis, which includes the ability to work occasional overtime and a 24-hour emergency on-call status
• 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
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors with direct exposure to weather, heat, humidity, and cold
• Position duties necessitate the physical ability to endure standing and/or walking for long periods, stair climbing, bending, stooping, and manual dexterity, and lifting up to fifty pounds
• Perceptual demands for sound, form, depth

Required Experience

• Prior Law-enforcement, security, or public safety-related experience
• Possess an active Florida Class-D License

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the University’s auto insurance carrier.

Work Environment: Duties require both indoor and outdoor work; direct exposure to prevailing weather, extreme heat, humidity, and extreme cold.

Salary Grade: 2