Armed Campus Safety Officer: Protect & Respond

Indian River State College; Cortez Estates (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian River State College is seeking a dedicated Campus Safety Officer - Armed to help protect students, employees and visitors across our campuses. You will patrol properties, respond to incidents, enforce campus rules and support emergency preparedness.

The role requires calm judgement, strong customer service, and the ability to de‑escalate challenging situations. Under minimal supervision, you will inspect facilities, log activities, and coordinate with the Campus Safety Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Associate degree; four (4) years of experience as a public safety officer, police officer, or military police officer; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Current certification as a Law Enforcement Officer preferred.
• Must maintain the D and G Florida State license requirements.
• Meet required qualifications annually in the use of firearms or any other assigned equipment.
• Knowledge of public safety practices and fire drill procedures and practices.

Responsibilities

• Attends shift briefings and patrols College property.
• Checks doors/windows and responds to alarms or dispatched calls.
• De-escalates aggressive behaviors and detains trespassers if needed until law enforcement arrives.
• Renders basic first aid and participates in emergency drills.
• Completes incident reports and communicates information to supervisors.
• Operates golf cart, motor vehicle, and security technology as required.

Skills

Public safety

Customer service

De-escalation

Emergency response

First aid

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Firearms handling

MS Office

Job description

Indian River State College is seeking a dedicated Campus Safety Officer - Armed to help protect students, employees and visitors across our campuses. You will patrol properties, respond to incidents, enforce campus rules and support emergency preparedness.

The role requires calm judgement, strong customer service, and the ability to de‑escalate challenging situations. Under minimal supervision, you will inspect facilities, log activities, and coordinate with the Campus Safety Supervisor.