Campus Safety Officer

Palm Beach State College; Florida; On-site; USD 1,796,000 - 2,558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Hybrid opportunities

Job summary

Palm Beach State College is seeking a Campus Safety Officer to protect visitors, students and staff, monitor facilities, and respond to incidents across campus. The role may require nights, weekends, and travel to other PBSC campuses.

The position emphasizes customer service, clear communication, and maintaining security and safety standards while supporting a welcoming campus environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong customer-service skills and ability to communicate clearly with diverse populations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic report writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and security for visitors, students, faculty and staff.
• Patrol campus, respond to calls, issue parking authorizations and citations, and write incident reports.
• Open/close buildings, respond to alarms, investigate disruptions, and maintain clear, accurate reports.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Incident investigations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join our team! What We Offer At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

• Responsible for providing safety and security for visitors, students, faculty, and staff.
• Patrols the campus grounds, responds to calls, issues parking authorizations and citations, and writes incident and accident reports.
• This role may be required to work a fluctuating schedule to include nights, weekends, and at other campuses as scheduled.

What a day of a Campus Safety Officer looks like:

• Monitors parking areas and other department or campus facilities to prevent problems and checks building security.
• Issues parking authorization for faculty, student and staff, and issues related reports.
• Opens and closes buildings, responds to alarms, notifies proper officials of alarms and breakdowns.
• Investigates disruptions and incidents on department or campus property.
• Writes and submits accurate, detailed reports on all incidents.
• Monitors visitor access to various areas of the campus.
• Reports unsafe conditions and other safety concerns during patrolling duties.
• Directs emergency medical personnel to the appropriate areas of the campus during emergency situations.
• Keeps department and campus facilities in clean, litter-free and in an orderly condition.
• Performs or assists in performing safety and fire inspections.
• Follows established safety practices.
• Maintains and performs in a safe workplace.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED Some related experience Knowledge of: Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications Skilled in: Delivering a high level of customer service Attention to detail Incident investigations Ability to: Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of service Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Regular physical attendance required
• Valid Florida driver’s license

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Reach and grasp objects Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Use of video display terminal
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Communicate information orally and in writing
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy
• Experience exposure to uncomfortable work environment due to extreme temperature, noise level, and other conditions
• Risk for occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens
• Operate motor vehicle
• Work a fluctuating work schedule

The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority.

Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

The minimum base pay for this position starts at $15.80/ hour, however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience.

Culture

Wait, there is more! Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.

Education Benefits

• Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.

Generous Time Off

• Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.

Panther Perks

• Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

Professional Development

• Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.

Retirement Investments

• State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

Application Deadline

This position will close on September 14, 2026 at 11:59pm

About the College

Palm Beach State College, Florida's first public community college, was founded in 1933 and has grown to become the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. Currently serving a richly diverse student population of 49,000 annually, the College offers classes at five locations and offers bachelor's and associate degrees, professional certificates, and workforce development programs. With over 1,200 full-time employees, Palm Beach State College offers a highly attractive benefits package including health insurance, a retirement program, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

An Equal Access / Equal Opportunity / Veteran Preference / ADA Employer

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