Armed Campus Response Officer II

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 31,684 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits for employees

Free Metro transit U-Pass

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Security Officer to serve as the primary armed first responder for campus incidents. You will participate in emergency medical support, build incident reports, and coordinate safety actions across university properties.

This role requires a high school diploma, security licensing within 30 days, and prior security or police experience. A Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice is preferred, with strong communication and teamwork skills expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• St. Louis Metropolitan Security License required within 30 days of hire.
• 2 years Security Officer experience; 1 year Armed Officer in academic or police setting.
• Must be 21+ and obtain MO/IL licenses within 30 days of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents on campus; provide safety support and follow-up actions.
• Control scenes, preserve evidence, and prepare incident reports for investigations.
• Provide follow-up safety coordination, transport to medical facilities, and notify authorities as needed.
• May serve as Field Training Officer or instructor; assume leadership duties in absence of Leads.

Skills

Emergency Management

Law Enforcement

Oral Communications

Teamwork

Decision Making

Incident Reporting

Customer Service

Written Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree - Criminal Justice

Tools

Pepper Spray

Taser

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Security Officer to serve as the primary armed first responder for campus incidents. You will participate in emergency medical support, build incident reports, and coordinate safety actions across university properties.

This role requires a high school diploma, security licensing within 30 days, and prior security or police experience. A Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice is preferred, with strong communication and teamwork skills expected.