Campus Public Safety Officer II - Shift Lead & Trainer

St Thomas University; Miami Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

St Thomas University in Miami Gardens, FL seeks a non-exempt Public Safety Officer II (PSO II) to maintain safety, security, and order on campus and in residence halls. The role supports student wellbeing and collaborates with Student Affairs, Residential Living, faculty, and staff.

Shifts include weekends/holidays; essential personnel with potential duty during emergencies. Senior officers may mentor new officers and act as Shift Supervisor as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 60 college credits; OR High school diploma with 2 years military duty; OR prior State or Federal Certified Law Enforcement Officer; OR Certified State of Florida Guardian with a minimum of 1 year of employment in that role; OR four years of continuous, post-high school work in a Higher Education setting.
• Valid driver's license.
• Investigative experience.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus by golf cart, vehicle or on foot, including Residential Halls.
• Respond to noise complaints or disturbances.
• Monitor CCTV or alarm systems.
• Escort students, faculty and staff upon request.
• Conduct safety checks (doors, lighting, emergency equipment) with Resident Assistants.
• Incident documentation and communication with dispatch.
• Detect and respond to safety hazards to ensure campus safety.
• Conduct safety audits and room checks with the Office of Residential Life.
• Maintain CPR, AED, tourniquet, crowd manager certifications.
• May serve as Acting Shift Supervisor in the absence of the shift lead.

Education

Associate’s degree or 60 college credits; OR High school diploma with 2 years military duty; OR prior State or Federal Certified Law Enforcement Officer; OR Certified State of Florida Guardian with a minimum of 1 year of employment in that role; OR four years of continuous, post-high school work in a Higher Education setting.

Job description

St Thomas University in Miami Gardens, FL seeks a non-exempt Public Safety Officer II (PSO II) to maintain safety, security, and order on campus and in residence halls. The role supports student wellbeing and collaborates with Student Affairs, Residential Living, faculty, and staff.

Shifts include weekends/holidays; essential personnel with potential duty during emergencies. Senior officers may mentor new officers and act as Shift Supervisor as needed.