University Student Assistant - Safety Ambassador (Spring 2026)

Department of Human Resources•Jacksonville, AL

7d•$8

About The Position

The University Department of Public Safety’s mission is to provide professional, proactive, and community-oriented service and protection, through prevention of crimes and other hazards, enforcement of the law, and safeguarding the constitutional guarantees of all within the campus community. The University Student Assistant, while on duty, within their assigned campus residential areas, these uniformed safety ambassadors will be responsible for: Conduct basic foot and scooter patrols in areas of Housing. Build positive relationships within residential community life. Proactively address potential safety issues (DPS Operational Plan, 2023, Goal 2). Conduct lighting, door, fire extinguisher, automated external defibrillator checks, and monitor security cameras. Engage with members of the campus community to provide transportation directions, information about the Cocky Watch Program. Serve as a liaison from residents to police in addressing public safety concerns. Provide escorts at night, assist motorists, work events with large crowds, and conduct traffic control. Support first responders on calls for service. Additional duties as required by the department. Positions may be filled based on individual applicants’ skills, qualifications, and departmental needs. Adheres to all department and University policies and procedures.

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled as a JSU student taking at least three (3) hours per fall or spring semester.
If not a first-time student, the applicant must have a GPA of 2.00 or higher.
Selected applicants must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from MyJSU.
All International Students must be in a valid immigration status.
Passport from their respective country.
F-1 Student Visa or J-1 Exchange Student Visa.
U.S. Customs Form I-94.
Official photo identification.
Official Social Security Card imprinted with “Valid for Work Only” or similar statement
Cover Letter
Resume
Unofficial Transcript

Responsibilities

Conduct basic foot and scooter patrols in areas of Housing.
Build positive relationships within residential community life.
Proactively address potential safety issues (DPS Operational Plan, 2023, Goal 2).
Conduct lighting, door, fire extinguisher, automated external defibrillator checks, and monitor security cameras.
Engage with members of the campus community to provide transportation directions, information about the Cocky Watch Program.
Serve as a liaison from residents to police in addressing public safety concerns.
Provide escorts at night, assist motorists, work events with large crowds, and conduct traffic control.
Support first responders on calls for service.
Additional duties as required by the department.
Adheres to all department and University policies and procedures.