Campus Public Safety Officer

Santa Fe College; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Fe College Police Department seeks a Police Officer to protect students, staff, and property on campus in Gainesville, Florida. The role involves patrols, emergency response, and enforcing college rules and laws with integrity.

The candidate will support operations or administration, cross‑function across duties, and maintain familiarity with FERPA, Clery, Title IX, and incident reporting standards. Completion of required certifications is mandatory, with ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and eligibility to take the State Officer Certification Examination within six months.
• Background check, physical, drug testing, and polygraph required.
• Preferred: Associate's degree in Criminal Justice.
• Knowledge of FERPA, Clery, Title IX, emergency notifications, and related regulatory concepts.

Responsibilities

• Enforces college rules and laws courteously and impartially.
• Responds to calls, investigates incidents, and prepares reports.
• Gathers, preserves, and processes evidence per procedures.
• Testifies in court as needed and supports prosecutions.
• Provides safety escorts and first aid as required.
• Maintains knowledge of state and federal safety regulations.

Skills

Multicultural environment

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

Santa Fe College Police Department seeks a Police Officer to protect students, staff, and property on campus in Gainesville, Florida. The role involves patrols, emergency response, and enforcing college rules and laws with integrity.

The candidate will support operations or administration, cross‑function across duties, and maintain familiarity with FERPA, Clery, Title IX, and incident reporting standards. Completion of required certifications is mandatory, with ongoing professional development