Police Service Technician

Position Summary

The Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Police Service Technician - Ft. Pierce, FL. The role serves as the first point of contact for visitors, manages access control at the campus entrance gate, conducts security patrols, responds to non-emergency service requests, monitors campus facilities after hours, and assists with incident reporting.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Perform duties as gate attendant for HBOI access control at the main entrance gate.
• Redirect visitors as appropriate to the Ocean Discovery Center.
• Communicate regularly with HBOI Human Resources, employees and associates regarding access for visitors.
• 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.
• Perform rounds of property 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.
• 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; minor accident investigations, etc.
• 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.

Benefits and Perks

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Flexible work arrangement plans.
• 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).
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma and one year of appropriate experience required.
• Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
• Ability to type accurately and efficiently is required.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

• Previous law enforcement, police academy, security, or related public safety experience.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and proficiency with computer systems, two-way radio communications, and standard public safety procedures.

Salary

$20.00 per hour. Non-Exempt Support Personnel (SP)

College or Department

POL: Technicians - HBOI

Location

Harbor Branch (HBOI)

Work Days and Hours

Variable Shifts

Application Deadline

2026-09-10