Public Safety Officer

About the role

The department is currently hiring to fill positions on either the evening shift or overnight shift based on the needs at time of job offer.

Responsibilities

• Gate Entrance Security
• Patrol and Building Security
• Communications Center
• Parking Enforcement
• Special Events Security
• Administrative Duties

Qualifications

• Mandatory Qualifications and Requirements:
• Two or more years in a Safety and Security profession preferred but not required.
• Current CPR & AED certificates, or ability to obtain.
• Valid Connecticut driver's license and excellent driving record.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Candidate must pass extensive background investigation including check for criminal history.
• Candidate must pass physical exam, physical demands test, and a drug test.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal and human relation skills required.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment and common sense appropriate to the related circumstances.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions and prepare accurate and clear information for comprehensive report preparation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of job-related information.
• Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts covering all days of the week and all hours of the day including weekends and holidays.

Education Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED required.
• An Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or any other related field preferred.

Special Instructions

• To Applicants
• Quinnipiac University is considering only those applicants who have valid authorization to work in the United States.
• Quinnipiac University does not sponsor employment based visas for this position.
• To Apply
• Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume and cover letter.
• This position is a member of the Public Safety Officers Collective Bargaining Unit.
• The hourly rate of pay is $19.00 per hour, evening and night shifts include a differential pay.
• The hiring process for this position will consist of in-person interview, reference checks, successful passing of a criminal background check, drug test, physical demands evaluation (fitness for duty), and physical pre-screening requirements which will be conducted by our approved third-party vendor.