Campus Public Safety Officer II - Shift Lead & Training

St Thomas University Inc; Norland (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St Thomas University Inc is seeking a public safety officer II to patrol campus, assist with student wellbeing, and coordinate with university stakeholders. The role supports a 24-hour operation with varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, and may involve acting as shift supervisor or field training officer.

Essential duties include patrols, incident response, safety checks, and collaboration with Office of Student Affairs and Residential Living.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 60 college credits or high school diploma with military service or equivalent.
• Florida Guardian certification or LEO certification preferred.
• Clear background check and ability to pass assessments.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus and surrounding areas by golf cart, vehicle, or on foot.
• Respond to disturbances and incidents, coordinate with campus partners.
• Monitor CCTV and alarms, conduct safety inspections and documentation.
• Escort students, faculty, and staff; maintain safety and order on campus.
• Lead shift when needed and mentor new officers.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Punctual and dependable

Public safety experience

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree or 60 college credits

High school diploma with 2 years military duty

Certified State or Federal Law Enforcement Officer

State of Florida Guardian certification

Job description

St Thomas University Inc is seeking a public safety officer II to patrol campus, assist with student wellbeing, and coordinate with university stakeholders. The role supports a 24-hour operation with varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, and may involve acting as shift supervisor or field training officer.

Essential duties include patrols, incident response, safety checks, and collaboration with Office of Student Affairs and Residential Living.