Campus Safety Officer

Palm Beach State College • Boca Raton, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Safety Officer provides safety and security for visitors, students, faculty, and staff. The officer patrols campus grounds, responds to calls, issues parking authorizations and citations, and prepares incident and accident reports. The position may require a fluctuating schedule that includes nights, weekends, and work at other campuses as scheduled.

The role involves monitoring campus parking and facilities, checking building security, opening and closing buildings, responding to alarms, investigating incidents, monitoring visitor access, and reporting unsafe conditions. The officer may direct emergency medical personnel, assist with safety and fire inspections, and help keep facilities orderly. Regular physical attendance and adherence to established safety practices are required. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

The minimum base pay starts at $15.80 per hour; the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience. The position is with Palm Beach State College, whose stated benefits include tuition and educational support, health and wellness coverage, paid time off, professional development, and retirement plan options.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Some related experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
• Skill in delivering a high level of customer service, attention to detail, and incident investigations.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service.
• Ability to interact positively with diverse populations and varying education levels among students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion.
• Regular physical attendance is required.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Must successfully pass and maintain a Level II Background Screening as a condition of employment.
• Must obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, and AED-use certification within six months of hire and maintain certification as a condition of employment.
• Must be able to work a fluctuating schedule, potentially including nights, weekends, and other campuses.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and security for visitors, students, faculty, and staff.
• Patrol campus grounds and monitor parking areas, department facilities, and campus facilities to prevent problems and check building security.
• Issue parking authorizations and related reports to faculty, students, and staff; issue citations as applicable.
• Open and close buildings; respond to alarms and notify appropriate officials of alarms and breakdowns.
• Investigate disruptions and incidents on department or campus property and prepare and submit accurate, detailed reports.
• Monitor visitor access to various campus areas.
• Report unsafe conditions and other safety concerns while patrolling.
• Direct emergency medical personnel to appropriate campus locations during emergencies.
• Help keep department and campus facilities clean, litter-free, and orderly.
• Perform or assist with safety and fire inspections.
• Follow established safety practices and maintain and perform in a safe workplace.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, and educational leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; parental leave.
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks with additional paid time off.
• Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, and meditation.
• Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and other professional development.
• State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.

What This Job Offers

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