Public Safety Officer

St. Catherine University invites applications for a Public Safety Officer within the Public Safety Department. All positions are full-time and paid hourly.

Our Public Safety Officers care about the safety of our campus and provide help and support to students, employees, and visitors, creating a safe and secure campus community. The Public Safety Department takes a proactive and preventative approach to campus safety, with officers on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Officers receive uniforms and safety gear, paid on-the-job training, and opportunities for career advancement.

Responsibilities:

• Respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, in a manner that affirms the worth and preserves the dignity of individuals, families, and communities.
• Provide effective response, investigation, and documentation of unusual or criminal incidents, medical emergencies, and fire alarms.
• Patrol buildings and grounds throughout each shift.
• Lock and unlock buildings according to designated schedules.
• Respond to calls for assistance and provide escort services, occasionally handling emergency situations such as severe weather, assaults, and fire.
• Enforce parking regulations.
• Act as a dispatcher, handling incoming calls and monitoring responses.
• Conduct routine safety inspections of buildings and grounds using OSHA and other regulatory guidelines.

Shift: Day and night shift

Hourly Rate: $17.50/hour+, with shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts

Benefits available to full-time employees include: Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid 'gift' days when the University is closed; Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service; Health, dental, and vision insurance; 403b retirement plan access; Accrued sick time; Paid parental leave after one year of service. Specific information on benefits can be found here.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 18 years or older
• Three months of experience in customer service, community engagement, or volunteer work
• Current driver's license and an acceptable driving record
• PC/laptop experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in security/law enforcement
• Experience working as a Resident Assistant or other similar student service position
• Current First Aid and CPR, AED, or EMR training

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university's commitment to women, diversity, and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.