"Public Safety Officer - Level I"

Public Safety Officer - Level I

Company: Stetson University

Job Location:

Category: Police and Public Safety

Type: Full-Time

Tracking Code
1507-280

Job Description

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. 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: Employment duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Patrol/make rounds of the assigned areas by foot or vehicle; watch for unauthorized people or activities; report unusual instances to shift Sergeant; call police for assistance if necessary
• Assist with traffic direction and parking for special details
• Provide University information; escort 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 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, 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 safeguard 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 maintain records
• Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports in English
• Skill in the application of proper safety precautions
• Ability to work occasional overtime, rotating shift work, 24-hour emergency on-call status

Required Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Three (3) years of security experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• 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.

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 full policy here), 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