26-27 NFWS Student Worker, Campus Safety

Saint Leo; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Leo University is seeking a Campus Safety NFWS Student Worker to support event staffing and relief-pool coverage on campus. The role is a non-sworn, entry-level student position supervised by full-time Campus Safety staff.

Responsibilities include providing a safety presence at events, monitoring access, directing traffic, and assisting with crowd management. The position requires enrollment at Saint Leo University and eligibility for NFWS employment.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled Saint Leo University student eligible for Non-Federal Work Study (NFWS) employment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Successful completion of a background check is required prior to start.
• Availability to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and University event days.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Prior security, safety, customer-service, or hospitality experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Event Staffing: provide a visible safety and security presence at University events; monitor venue access points; direct traffic flow; respond to incidents; assist with crowd management and evacuation.
• Relief Pool Officer Coverage: cover open shifts within the regular Campus Safety patrol schedule; conduct routine patrols; monitor and secure building access; document observations and incidents.
• General Duties: operate radios and safety systems; provide directions and customer service; report hazards and maintenance issues; assist with lost-and-found, parking, and traffic-control.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Availability to work evenings/weekends

Background check

Safety awareness

Education

Currently enrolled Saint Leo University student

Tools

Radio/University safety systems

Job description

## Job Description SummaryThe Campus Safety NFWS Student Worker supports the Campus Safety department in two capacities: (1) as Event Staff, providing a safety and customer-service presence at University events, and (2) as a Relief Pool Officer, covering open shifts within the regular Campus Safety patrol schedule. This is a non-sworn, entry-level student position that operates under the direct supervision of full-time Campus Safety staff. The role does not carry law-enforcement authority, arrest powers, or independent judgment calls on policy or disciplinary matters - it supports and executes the processes and post orders defined by Campus Safety leadership.## Job Description**Key Responsibilities****Event Staffing*** Provide a visible safety and security presence at University events (athletics, concerts, commencement, move-in/move-out, and similar)* Monitor venue access points; check credentials, tickets, or event passes as required* Direct pedestrian and vehicle traffic flow at event entrances, exits, and parking areas* Respond to minor incidents or questions on-site and notify dispatch/full-time staff for anything requiring escalation* Assist with crowd management and support emergency evacuation procedures as directed**Relief Pool Officer Coverage*** Cover open shifts within the regular Campus Safety patrol schedule arising from call-outs, vacancies, or seasonal demand* Conduct routine foot and/or vehicle patrols of campus buildings, grounds, and parking areas as assigned* Monitor and secure building access points; lock/unlock facilities per the posted schedule* Document observations, activities, and incidents in daily logs and the incident reporting system**General Duties*** Operate assigned radios and University safety communication systems* Provide directions and general customer service to students, staff, and visitors* Report safety hazards, maintenance issues, and policy violations to full-time Campus Safety staff* Assist with lost-and-found, parking, and traffic-control support as needed**Training Requirement****Field Training Officer (FTO) Program - Mandatory:** All Campus Safety NFWS Student Workers must complete an 80-hour Field Training Officer (FTO) program before being cleared to work independently across all assigned shift types (event staffing, patrol, and relief-pool coverage, including evening and overnight shifts). Until FTO completion and sign-off, shifts are limited to paired/supervised assignments as determined by the Campus Safety Lieutenant.**Qualifications*** Must be a currently enrolled Saint Leo University student eligible for Non-Federal Work Study (NFWS) employment* Must be at least 18 years of age* Successful completion of a background check is required prior to start* Availability to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and University event days* Strong communication and customer-service skills* Ability to remain calm and follow established post orders and escalation procedures in routine and non-routine situations* Prior security, safety, customer-service, or hospitality experience preferred but not required**Physical Requirements*** Ability to stand, walk, and patrol on foot for extended periods, indoors and outdoors, in varying weather conditions* Ability to climb stairs and walk extended distances across campus between posts* Ability to work event shifts that may extend into evening or overnight hours**ENVIRONMENT:**The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term \"qualified individual with a disability\" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.**NOTICE:**This job description intends to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success.What it's Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they'd use to describe working at Saint Leo University is \"Community.\" Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).* FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents\\** Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees\\** Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays* Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)* Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!* 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account* 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance* 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)* Employer-provided life insurance* Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans* Nationwide Pet Insurance* Flexible Spending Accounts* 403b Retirement Plan* Wellness Center\\*Eligibility based on meeting required service period# Top WorkplaceEach year from 2012 to 2016, Saint Leo University was named one of Tampa Bay's Top Workplaces by the *Tampa Bay Times*.# One of the Top-Ranked Universities in FloridaOne of the top-ranked universities in Florida, Saint Leo is a Catholic, liberal arts school serving learners of all faiths.### We are traditional, but we are cutting edgeEstablished in 1889 by the Order of Saint Benedict of Florida, the university seeks balanced growth in mind, body and spirit for all members of our community. Saint Leo has grown from a peaceful campus in the rolling hills of Central Florida to an institution of international consequence - ranked one of the best regional universities in the South by *U.S. News & World Report*Our Tampa-area campus remains committed as ever to student-centered liberal arts education, and is strengthened by the global reach of our regionally accredited online programs and Education Centers in seven states across the U.S., including on many military bases.###### We are Catholic, but we are for everyoneOur determination to make higher education more accessible to all has made Saint Leo a world leader in redefining the 21st century university. Saint Leo now serves more than 16,000 students from 49 states and 86 countries - ranking us among the five largest Catholic higher education institutions in the United States. Saint Leo is also one of the nation's 10 leading providers of .While we are proudly, we teach students not because they are Catholic, but