Public Safety Officer (Security Officer)

University of St Thomas • Saint Paul, MN

13d • 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. The role enforces applicable laws and university rules, patrols a residential community of nearly 2,500 people, responds to emergencies, and works with local police and emergency service personnel. Officers also conduct preliminary investigations and prepare reports.

The position is described as an overnight 12-hour shift from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, with a $1.00-per-hour shift differential for hours actually worked during that period. New hires train on day, swing, and night shifts during an initial training period. The posting also notes that shift assignment may be determined after training and is subject to change based on business needs.

The University describes Public Safety as a source of professional training and career development in campus safety, policing, and private security. Following one year of full-time employment, employees are eligible for 90% tuition remission toward eligible bachelor's and master's degrees. A successful candidate must support the ideals of the University’s mission and inclusive environment. Hiring requires a background screening; the qualifications section also specifies an extensive employment and criminal background check and a pre-employment physical.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED, and two years of relevant public safety experience; alternatively, an associate’s degree in a relevant field plus completion of relevant skills training.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass self-defense and training programs within the first six months of training as a condition of employment.
• Ability to work daytime and nighttime hours 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 potentially confrontational or strained interactions.
• Understanding of law enforcement and legal issues affecting campus public safety officer duties, and basic computer applications related to the work.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and explain applicable laws, codes, and regulations, and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle to visit university locations; perform sustained physical labor including standing, walking, climbing, and lifting; and effectively subdue or remove people in difficult or emergency situations.
• Ability to read printed materials and computer screens, communicate in person and by telephone or radio, and work daytime or nighttime shifts.
• Consent to and successful completion of an employment background screening; the posting also states that an extensive employment and criminal background check and pre-employment physical are required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Protect life, safeguard property, and maintain peace and order at two urban campus locations by enforcing local, state, and federal laws and university rules and regulations.
• Proactively patrol a residential community of nearly 2,500 people.
• Prevent crime.
• 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 bachelor's and master's degrees after one year of full-time employment.
• Generous retirement contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Fully paid disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

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