Public Safety Officer

Primary Purpose: Provide security services in a campus environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safety & Security

• • Patrol campus by foot, motor vehicle, and cart, providing visibility and maintaining constant, mobile random and unsystematic surveillance of campus
• Provide facility security, including promoting overall safety awareness throughout campus
• Responsible for all security functions of the shift
• Provide parking lot escort services as requested
• Perform daily locking and unlocking of campus buildings
• Handle lock-outs and access issues as needed during shift, including providing appropriate assistance as needed in an expedient and professional fashion
• Know the location and operation of fire alarms and equipment, first aid kits, AED devices, and other safety equipment
• Serve as first responder in emergency situations
• Be alert for persons engaging in prohibited behavior on campus
• Observe and report safety hazards and maintenance issues
• Provide traffic control and parking lot supervision/citations

• Report to supervisor any violation of law or College policies

• Additional Responsibilities

• • Special event details
• Assist in training of new officers as assigned
• Read daily pass-on boards, emails, and schedules for shift preparation

• Perform monthly inspections of AEDs, fire extinguishers, emergency locks/shades, lighting, & emergency exit signs

• Administrative Responsibilities

• • Suite guest check-ins and escorts
• Fleet vehicle check-ins/check-outs
• Report and log lost and found items on campus
• Complete incident reports and maintain logs and records
• Provide office and clerical support, if assigned
• Maintain personal and departmental equipment/uniforms
• Assist Chief of Public Safety in any function as required
• All other duties as assigned
• Maintains a collaborative work environment and works well with others.
• Perform duties in professional manner at all times.

Required Skills

• Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public
• Ability to pass standard law enforcement background/security check; must be in good physical condition.
• Good judgment, tact, diplomacy, honesty, and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to remain alert over long periods and engage in active patrol throughout shift.
• Ability to observe situations objectively, recall and report information accurately, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations, exercising good restraint even in difficult interactions with others. Ability to work as a positive team player, and to express one's self clearly and concisely.
• Must be flexible to work any shift and have regular and reliable attendance.
• Physical ability to immediately respond in crisis or emergency anywhere on campus or in surrounding areas of College-owned property.
• Serves on College of Law emergency ride out team and/or may be required to maintain on call emergency response status in the event of emergency activities affecting College of Law.
• Work to build an environment that promotes and facilitates the success of Diversity and Inclusive Excellence.

Required Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent certificate of competency; supplemented by one year of related work 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)
• Familiarity in MS Office (Word, Outlook) and the ability to learn security-based technology.
• Requires occasional travel to the Stetson Tampa Law Center

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