University Student Assistant - Safety Ambassador (Fall 2026 - Spring 2027)
Job Details
Department: University Police
Salary: $8.25 per hour (Max 26 hours per week)
Position Summary: The University Department of Public Safety’s mission is to provide professional, proactive, and community-oriented service and protection, through prevention of crimes and other hazards, enforcement of the law, and safeguarding the constitutional guarantees of all within the campus community.
The University Student Assistant, while on duty, within their assigned campus residential areas, these uniformed safety ambassadors will be responsible for:
- Conduct basic foot and scooter patrols in areas of Housing.
- Build positive relationships within residential community life.
- Proactively address potential safety issues (DPS Operational Plan, 2023, Goal 2).
- Conduct lighting, door, fire extinguisher, automated external defibrillator checks, and monitor security cameras.
- Engage with members of the campus community to provide transportation directions, information about the Cocky Watch Program.
- Serve as a liaison from residents to police in addressing public safety concerns.
- Provide escorts at night, assist motorists, work events with large crowds, and conduct traffic control.
- Support first responders on calls for service.
- Additional duties as required by the department.
Positions may be filled based on individual applicants’ skills, qualifications, and departmental needs.
Adheres to all department and University policies and procedures.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct basic foot and scooter patrols in areas of Housing.
- Build positive relationships within residential community life.
- Proactively address potential safety issues (DPS Operational Plan, 2023, Goal 2).
- Conduct lighting, door, fire extinguisher, automated external defibrillator checks, and monitor security cameras.
- Engage with members of the campus community to provide transportation directions, information about the Cocky Watch Program.
- Serve as a liaison from residents to police in addressing public safety concerns.
- Provide escorts at night, assist motorists, work events with large crowds, and conduct traffic control.
- Support first responders on calls for service.
- Additional duties as required by the department.
Minimum Qualifications
- Applicants must be enrolled as a JSU student taking at least three (3) hours per fall or spring semester. (Requirements for international students below. *)
- If not a first-time student, the applicant must have a GPA of 2.00 or higher.
- Selected applicants must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from MyJSU.
Notice Regarding International Students
- All International Students must be in a valid immigration status.
- Please visit the International Programs website for additional information: http://www.jsu.edu/international/index.html
- Due to Visa requirements international students must be enrolled as a full-time JSU student and possess each of the following:
- Passport from their respective country.
- F-1 Student Visa or J-1 Exchange Student Visa.
- U.S. Customs Form I-94.
- Official photo identification.
- Official Social Security Card imprinted with “Valid for Work Only” or similar statement
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcript
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, https://www.clerycenter.org/the-clery-act the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: http://jsu.edu/police/docs/CleryAnnualReport.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity
Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Organization
Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jacksonville State University is home to more than 9,900 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page.
Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence.
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