Campus Public Safety & Parking Aide (Student, PT)

American University; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC, invites applications for Public Safety Aide (PSA) positions. Available only to enrolled AU students, these roles offer hands-on campus exposure in parking enforcement, office work, traffic direction, and event staffing, with opportunities to build connections across university administration.

Part-time hours range from 9 to 15 per week, with a pay rate between $18.40 and $20.15 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Federal Work Study (FWS) award.
• Strong customer service skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
• Incoming or current AU student with minimum GPA 2.5.

Responsibilities

• Enforce parking policies on all campus properties.
• Provide customer service to campus community and guests.
• Maintain communication with supervisors via radio and phone.
• Represent the PSA program and AU Police Department.
• Support AU Police during events like Commencement or Move-In.
• Follow PSA policies and supervisor directions.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Walk/stand long periods

Education

Active Federal Work Study (FWS) award

AU student (incoming or current) with GPA 2.5

Tools

iPhone apps

Handheld radios

Job description

American University in Washington, DC, invites applications for Public Safety Aide (PSA) positions. Available only to enrolled AU students, these roles offer hands-on campus exposure in parking enforcement, office work, traffic direction, and event staffing, with opportunities to build connections across university administration.

Part-time hours range from 9 to 15 per week, with a pay rate between $18.40 and $20.15 per hour.