Campus Safety Officer/Dispatcher

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Prescott, AZ

15h

About The Position

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is hiring Campus Safety & Security Officers/Dispatchers for its Worldwide Campus Safety & Security team. The role supports a safe, secure, and welcoming campus for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Officers/Dispatchers serve as field responders and Communications Center personnel, responding to dynamic and sometimes high-pressure situations while representing the department to the campus community. They help protect university assets, support emergency response, and promote proactive, community-focused campus safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic proficiency in spelling, grammar, composition, and math.
• 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including clear speech and legible writing.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, including radio, phone, and in-person communications.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to remain effective in high-pressure or stressful situations.
• Pass a criminal background check and drug screening; no felony convictions.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License and compliance with University-approved driver standards and driving policy: no more than 3 moving violations and/or accidents in 3 years, no more than 2 in any 1 year, and no major convictions within the last 3 years, including DUI, reckless driving, hit-and-run, or assault or homicide by motor vehicle.
• Arizona DPS Unarmed Guard Card.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Successfully pass an annual departmental physical fitness assessment.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of experience in law enforcement, corrections, military service, or a similar security-related field.
• Background in security, law enforcement, corrections, military service, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible and professional presence to promote campus safety and security.
• Respond to fire, medical, and security-related incidents across campus.
• Assist armed officers with field operations and incident response activities.
• Receive and prioritize emergency and non-emergency calls as a dispatcher in the Communications Center.
• Coordinate and dispatch appropriate safety, security, and emergency services in a timely manner.
• Document incidents, communications, and responses accurately and promptly.
• Support campus community engagement efforts and participate in university events.
• Adapt to dual-role assignments between field operations and dispatch responsibilities.
• Uphold departmental policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Contribute to a collaborative, service-oriented, and community policing environment.

Benefits

• Up to 18 days of paid leave in the first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year.
• 9 or more paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
• 100% tuition coverage for the employee for one undergraduate and one graduate degree.
• Discounted tuition rates for a spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Employer retirement contribution of 6% of base salary and a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
• Personal leave of 15 days for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in the first year.
• Night-shift employees may be eligible for an additional $1.50 per hour shift differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED