Public Safety Officer (Security Officer)

University of St Thomas • St. Paul, MN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of St. Thomas Department of Public Safety is hiring full-time Public Safety Officers to protect the university community at two urban campus locations. Officers enforce local, state, and federal laws and university rules, proactively patrol a residential community of nearly 2,500 people, prevent crime, respond to emergencies, work with local police and emergency services, foster community relationships, investigate criminal or suspicious activity, and prepare and file reports.

The role works 12-hour shifts. The posting describes an overnight schedule of 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, while also stating that the available day or evening shift may not be determined until training is completed and that schedules may change based on business needs. The initial training period lasts one to three months in the overview; elsewhere, the posting describes a six-month training period. Training includes daytime and nighttime shifts. The position is benefits-eligible and starts at $24.00 per hour, with a $1.00 shift differential for hours actually worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM, subject to the stated exclusions.

The University describes its commitment to dignity, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, and expects the successful candidate to support the ideals of its mission. Employment requires consent to and successful completion of a background screening. An extensive employment and criminal background check and a pre-employment physical are required. After an offer, applicants must fully disclose felony and/or misdemeanor violations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED.
• Two years of relevant public safety experience, or an associate degree in a relevant field plus completion of relevant skills training.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass the self-defense and training programs within the first six months of training as a condition of employment.
• Ability to work daytime and nighttime shifts during initial training.
• Knowledge of effective security procedures, relevant codes and regulations, law enforcement procedures and terminology, and techniques for dealing with people from varied socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, including in confrontational or strained situations.
• Understanding of law enforcement and legal issues affecting campus public safety officer duties.
• Basic computer application skills related to the work.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and explain applicable laws, codes, and regulations, and make sound decisions in emergencies.
• Ability to complete the required background screening, employment and criminal background check, and pre-employment physical.

Nice To Haves

• College coursework or a degree in a related or associated field.
• Campus public safety experience.
• Peace officer licensure or eligibility for licensure, with interest in furthering a law enforcement career.

Responsibilities

• Protect life, safeguard property, and maintain peace and order at two urban campus locations.
• Enforce local, state, and federal laws, as well as university rules and regulations.
• Proactively patrol a residential community of nearly 2,500 people.
• Prevent crime and respond to emergency situations.
• Work closely with local police and emergency service personnel.
• Establish and foster community relationships.
• Conduct preliminary investigations involving criminal or suspicious activity.
• Prepare, write, and file reports.

Benefits

• Tuition remission for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• 90% tuition remission for eligible full-time employees after one year of full-time employment, applicable toward bachelor's degrees and specified master's degrees.
• Generous retirement contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Fully paid disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

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