Campus Safety Officer

Palm Beach State College • Belle Glade, FL

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About The Position

The Campus Safety Officer provides safety and security for visitors, students, faculty, and staff. The role patrols campus grounds, responds to calls, issues parking authorizations and citations, and prepares incident and accident reports. The schedule may fluctuate and may include nights, weekends, and work at other campuses as scheduled.

The officer monitors campus parking areas and facilities, checks building security, opens and closes buildings, responds to alarms, investigates disruptions and incidents, monitors visitor access, and reports unsafe conditions. The role also directs emergency medical personnel during emergencies, helps keep facilities clean and orderly, and performs or assists with safety and fire inspections. The officer follows established safety practices and performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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.
• Skill in 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 people with varying education levels, including students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion.
• Regular physical attendance.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Ability 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 respond to calls.
• Monitor parking areas and department or campus facilities, prevent problems, and check building security.
• Issue parking authorizations and citations and prepare related reports.
• Open and close buildings; respond to alarms and notify appropriate officials about alarms and breakdowns.
• Investigate disruptions and incidents on department or campus property and submit accurate, detailed incident reports.
• Monitor visitor access to campus areas.
• Report unsafe conditions and other safety concerns while patrolling.
• Direct emergency medical personnel to appropriate campus areas during emergencies.
• Keep department and campus facilities clean, litter-free, and orderly.
• Perform or assist with safety and fire inspections.
• Follow established safety practices and maintain a safe workplace.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition fee waiver at PBSC.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Degree recognition award.
• Educational leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Paid holidays and additional paid time off during spring and winter breaks.
• Potential remote or hybrid opportunities.
• Wellness programs and apps related to stress management, nutrition, and meditation.
• Leadership programs and professional learning workshops.
• State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

What This Job Offers

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