Campus Safety Officer

Palm Beach State College • Belle Glade, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Safety Officer is responsible for providing 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 officer monitors parking areas and campus facilities, checks building security, opens and closes buildings, responds to alarms, investigates incidents, monitors visitor access, reports safety concerns, and directs emergency medical personnel during emergencies. The role also includes helping keep facilities orderly, assisting with safety and fire inspections, and following established safety practices. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

The role requires regular physical attendance, a valid Florida driver's license, and the ability to work a fluctuating schedule. The work may involve uncomfortable environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures and noise, and occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. The minimum base pay starts at $15.80 per hour; the offer may vary based on education and experience.

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 people with varying education levels, including students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion.
• Regular physical attendance required.
• Valid Florida driver's license.
• Ability to work a fluctuating work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus grounds and provide safety and security for visitors, students, faculty, and staff.
• Monitor parking areas and campus facilities, prevent problems, and check building security.
• Issue parking authorizations to faculty, students, and staff, and issue related reports and citations.
• Open and close buildings; respond to alarms and notify appropriate officials about alarms and breakdowns.
• Investigate disruptions and incidents on campus property and prepare and submit accurate, detailed reports.
• Monitor visitor access to campus areas.
• Report unsafe conditions and other safety concerns during patrols.
• 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 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, and parental leave.
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.
• Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and stress management, nutrition, and meditation apps.
• Leadership programs and professional learning workshops.
• 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