Public Safety Officer

About the employer

Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

About the role

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. Must be open and available to work weekends & holidays and must be available to work all shifts as assigned: 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am.

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

Skills

• 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

Requirements

• One year of experience in a position requiring high public interaction
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must qualify for and then maintain an armed private security officer license under the guidelines of The St. Louis City Police Department (PSS Office)
• Requires passing of psychological screening, and drug screening upon hire and throughout employment

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business, security, safety administration, or criminal justice
• Prior military, law enforcement, corrections, or other public safety service

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance; coverage begins on your very first day, with no waiting period
• 403(b) Retirement plan: automatically enrolled at 2%, up to 5% match and vesting period of 3 years
• 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; additional time off accrues after 5th year of service
• Free access to onsite gym at the Simon Recreation Center

Pay

Hourly Biweekly wage: $21.63 per hour

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40. Must be available to work all shifts as assigned: 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am, including weekends and holidays.