Public Safety Officer

Saint Louis University • St. Louis, MO

108d • $21

About The Position

The Public Safety Officer performs duties to ensure the safety and security of University students, patients, visitors and employees; applies crime risk and safety hazard prevention techniques, methods, practices, and enforces University laws and regulations; exercises the power of arrest as an armed Public Safety Department employee.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in business, security, safety administration, or criminal justice.
• One year of experience in a position requiring high public interaction.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain an armed private security officer license under the guidelines of the St. Louis City Police Department.
• Requires passing of psychological screening, and drug screening upon hire and throughout employment.
• Must obtain a valid Missouri/Illinois chauffeurs license and a Motor Vehicle License.

Nice To Haves

• Interpersonal/human relations skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate physical and psychological fitness.
• Ability to respond to an emergency call-in situation.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete a training program prescribed by the department within a six-month probationary period.
• Ability to work any of three permanent shifts, or for a specific period of time, to meet University and/or department needs.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete an annual in-service training program.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas in a vehicle or on foot, providing assistance and direction to University visitors, students and employees.
• Confronts and questions all suspiciously acting persons present on University property; reports suspicious persons seen on public property adjoining University property to the St. Louis Police Department.
• Monitors and reports on a continual basis all conditions which create security or safety hazards on University property; also makes recommendations regarding prevention techniques, devices or equipment that would correct the hazard.
• Investigates and submits reports concerning criminal offenses committed against Saint Louis University students, visitors, patients and employees; arrests and/or detains any individual(s) committing an offense against the University or University property.
• Responds to fire and security alarms on University property; provides initial fire rescue techniques at the scene of fires until the St. Louis City Fire Department arrives.
• Provides assistance to members of public safety agencies present on University property performing in their official capacities; provides security and safety for visiting dignitaries or special guests of the University while performing on an individual assignment or as a member of a team.
• Provides initial emergency medical care to members of the University community and visitors until appropriate medical care arrives; exercises supervisory authority at the scene of emergency situations until the arrival of supervisory personnel.
• May be assigned as a team member or leader during major investigations or events requiring crowd control or special tactical units.
• Investigates vehicle accidents, which occur on University property or on public streets, at the direction of the St. Louis City Police Department; enforces University vehicle traffic and parking regulations.
• Provides field training for junior officers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance; coverage begins on your very first day, with no waiting period.
• 403(b) Retirement plan.
• FREE undergraduate and graduate Saint Louis University tuition for all employees (some fees do apply).
• FREE undergraduate Saint Louis University tuition for dependents and spouses after three years of service (some fees do apply).
• Generous accrued time off – 15 vacation days, 13 sick days, ~15 university holidays per year.
• When you begin your 5th year of service, you accrue additional time off.
• Free access to onsite gym at the Simon Recreation Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree