Campus Police Officer | Part-Time - Northwest Florida State College

Northwest Florida State College; Florida; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwest Florida State College is seeking a Part-Time Campus Police Officer to provide law enforcement duties across all college campuses. You will patrol, enforce campus rules, report incidents, and assist with public safety needs while maintaining professional conduct and communication with dispatch.

This role requires integrity, reliability, and a commitment to student, staff, and community safety. The position offers up to 29 hours per week, a pay rate of $23.00 per hour, and is non-exempt.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Completion of a Florida Approved Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training program required.
• Passing score on the Florida State Officer Certification Exam required.
• Knowledge of current principles and practices of law enforcement.
• Must pass background investigation, physical examination and drug testing.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Law Enforcement field experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Abide by the Oath of Office and Code of Ethics.
• Patrol Campus buildings and grounds.
• Enforce laws, rules, and regulations on campus.
• Ensure timely communication with dispatch and supervisors.
• Lock and unlock doors.
• Report observed safety hazards.
• Provide escort services on campus.
• Establish public relations and provide general information.
• Provide written reports on investigations, complaints, security incidents etc.
• Collect, prepare, and document evidence for testifying in court.
• Annual mandatory compliance training is required.
• Perform administrative and other police officer's tasks as assigned.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Background checks

Officer training

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Florida Approved Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training program

Passing score on Florida State Officer Certification Exam

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

In over 50 years of service, Northwest Florida State College has earned a reputation for educational excellence and community involvement. As part of Florida's public system of 28 state and community colleges, NWFSC offers bachelor's degree programs, associate degrees, and certificates.

Job Description:

The individual filling this position is expected to provide law enforcement duties across the Northwest Florida State College Campus.

Campus Police Officers are directly accountable to the Chief of Police/Executive Director - Campus Safety & Security for the following duties and responsibilities:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Abide by the Oath of Office and Code of Ethics.
• Patrol Campus buildings and grounds.
• Enforce laws, rules, and regulations on campus.
• Ensure timely communication with dispatch and supervisors.
• Lock and unlock doors.
• Report observed safety hazards.
• Provide escort services on campus.
• Establish public relations and provide general information.
• Provide written reports on investigations, complaints, security incidents etc.
• Collect, prepare, and document evidence for testifying in court.
• As a part of the college's risk management tool annual mandatory compliance training is required.
• Perform administrative and other police officer's tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Completion of a Florida Approved Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training program required.
• Passing score on the Florida State Officer Certification Exam required.
• Knowledge of current principles and practices of law enforcement.
• Must pass background investigation, physical examination and drug testing.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Law Enforcement field experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred.

Additional Information:

Classification: Part-Time

Grant Funded:N

Rate of Pay: $23.00 per hour

Hours: Up to 29 hours per week

Location:All Campuses

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Application Deadline:This is a pool of applicants. Review of applications is done as needed by hiring managers. All applications will be accepted up to October 31, 2027, and the pool will be reposted. If you would like to be considered after October 31, 2027, reapplication is necessary.

If you are disabled and need accommodations in order to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources before the specified closeout date. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NWFSC strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms and conditions of employment. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans for Career Service positions. NWFSC is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Institution and a Drug Free Workplace. All qualified persons will be considered on an equal basis. Any applicant's grievance should be addressed to the Human Resources Executive Director.

Northwest Florida State College does not discriminate based on age, color, ethnicity, race, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, religion, genetic information, sex, or any other legally protected classification in its employment practices or its educational programs or activities. For more information, please visit nwfsc.edu/nondiscrimination. Por favor llame a la Oficina de Admisiones de Northwest Florida State College al 850-678-5111 para obtener materiales de la Universidad en Español.