Armed Night Shift Safety Officer

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Tuition Coverage

Retirement Contributions

Personal Leave

Job summary

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking an experienced Safety Officer - Armed to join the Campus Safety & Security night shift at the Prescott Campus. This role focuses on safeguarding students, staff, and visitors while enforcing university policies and responding to incidents.

The position requires 3–5 years in security, valid AZ driver license, and completion of required training including firearms and CPR.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience required
• 1-3 years of experience in law enforcement, corrections, military service, or a similar security-related field preferred
• Must pass criminal background check and drug screening
• Valid Arizona Driver's License and compliance with University driving policy

Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible and professional presence to promote campus safety and security.
• Respond to fire, medical, mental health, security, and other calls for service; take appropriate action and request additional resources when needed.
• Protect university students, employees, visitors, buildings, equipment, and other assets while enforcing university policies and departmental procedures.
• Conduct preliminary field investigations and accurately document incidents, observations, and actions in required reports.
• Perform residence hall checks, parking enforcement, building security checks, event support, and placement of event signage.
• Inspect assigned vehicles, uniforms, duty equipment, and other safety gear to ensure they are presentable and in working order.
• Work in the Communications Center as needed, including covering dispatch functions and supporting emergency and non-emergency communications.
• Complete required firearms, defensive tactics, first aid, CPR/AED, policy, procedure, and job-specific training.
• Participate in staff meetings, online courses, campus events, educational opportunities, and community outreach activities.
• Maintain proficiency with department firearms, defensive tactics, and other required equipment and meet annual departmental standards.
• Perform special assignments that support department goals, which may include firearms, defensive tactics, OC, handcuffing, First Aid/CPR, CRASE instruction, or quartermaster responsibilities.
• Provide team support, including special-event coverage, dispatch-desk relief, and other duties assigned by department leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking an experienced Safety Officer - Armed to join the Campus Safety & Security night shift at the Prescott Campus. This role focuses on safeguarding students, staff, and visitors while enforcing university policies and responding to incidents.

The position requires 3–5 years in security, valid AZ driver license, and completion of required training including firearms and CPR.