26-27 NFWS Student Worker, Campus Safety

Saint Leo University Company; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and D

Tuition Exchange - Dependent

Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation,

Group Health Plan

Employer-funded benefits

Job summary

Saint Leo University seeks a Campus Safety NFWS Student Worker to support event staffing and relief pool coverage. The role provides a safety and customer-service presence at university events, monitors access points, directs traffic, and notifies staff for incidents requiring escalation.

As a non-sworn, entry-level position, it operates under supervision and requires completion of an 80-hour Field Training Officer (FTO) program before independent shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled Saint Leo University student eligible for Non-Federal Work Study (NFWS) employment.
• Availability to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends, and event days.
• Prior security, safety, customer-service, or hospitality experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Event Staffing: provide safety and customer-service presence at university events and monitor access points.
• Relief Pool Officer: cover open shifts within the regular Campus Safety patrol schedule.
• General Duties: operate radios, provide directions, report hazards, assist with parking and traffic-control.
• Training Requirement: complete an 80-hour Field Training Officer (FTO) program before independent work.

Skills

NFWS eligible

Strong communication

Customer service

Job description

Job Description Summary

The 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

• 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 of this position. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success.

Why Work at Saint Leo?

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.

Benefits

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 Workplace & Rankings

Each year from 2012 to 2016, Saint Leo University was named one of Tampa Bay’s Top Workplaces by the Tampa Bay Times. The Top Workplaces in Tampa Bay program was created by the Tampa Bay Times and WorkplaceDynamics. The companies in this survey were ranked based on leadership, compensation and training, workplace flexibility, and diversity.

One of the Top-Ranked Universities in Florida

One 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 edge. Established 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 everyone. Our 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 higher education to the U.S. military. While we are proudly Catholic, we teach students not because they are Catholic, but because we are Catholic. And our faith compels us to imagine and contribute to a more socially just society.

Title IX & Accessibility

Non-Discrimination EEO Statement Saint Leo University has a strong commitment to principles of equal employment opportunity and equal access to education. Saint Leo University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethic origin, genetic information, sex, gender, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law in its educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, employment, or other school administered programs. The policy is enforced by Saint Leo University and by applicable laws such as TitleIX of the Education Amendments of 1972, TitleVII and TitleIX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Florida Civil Rights Act of1992.

Title IX Office

Office Location: Benedictine Hall 3rd Floor

Email Address: [e-mail]

Telephone Number: [phone]

Mailing Address: Saint Leo University ATTN: Title IX Office 33701 C.R. 52, Saint Leo, FL 33574

The Director of Accessibility Services and the Section 504 Coordinator, Michael Bailey, may be contacted at [e-mail].

Note: Questions regarding job application status can be sent to [e-mail]. The above contacts are listed specifically for Title IX and/or Accessibility concerns only. The University has developed the 'Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Policy' to address any Title IX related allegations of sexual harassment. The policy can be found on the University website. A written/hard-copy version of the policy is available upon request from the Title IX Coordinator.

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