Police Service Technician

Florida Atlantic University • Davie, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Police Service Technician - Davie, FL.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and one year of related experience required.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Applicable security, corrections or law enforcement experience.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, knowledge of radio codes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas of campus; secure and unlock campus buildings as needed; check for unsecured conditions; assist public in those buildings; verify affiliation of occupants of buildings after hours; report all suspicious activity discovered; assist public with information and direction; provide a campus crime prevention function during rounds by advising department or persons of unsafe or unsecured conditions.
• Patrol parking lots and walkways as a safety guard; issue citations as warranted for parking and decal violations; direct traffic when necessary; assist in special event parking and direction; report safety hazards; report all conditions that are or could create safety or security problems.
• Respond to non-emergency police incidents to include though not limited to: battery boosts, lockouts, providing security escort services, lost/found property, prepare non-criminal police reports, and minor accident investigations.
• Perform property rounds after normal working hours and on weekends. During rounds will maintain mechanical, electrical, plumbing, temperature logs, notify "on-call" personnel as necessary to address any problems; serve as point of contact for fire and burglar alarm monitoring.
• Handle telephone and walk-in requests for assistance from the general public; prepare necessary daily reports; assist with medical emergencies, fire alarms, and other occurrences within the scope of the department's responsibilities and mission when directed by an officer of higher rank.
• Perform other duties as directed or as necessary which are similar and related assignments with the safety and security of the campus as the utmost in mind and in a highly professional manner of conduct.

Benefits

• Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

What This Job Offers

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