Campus Safety Specialist — Night Shift Patrol & Emergencies

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri State University seeks a Campus Safety Specialist to patrol Springfield Campus, enforce regulations, and respond to emergencies. The role emphasizes safety, loss prevention, and customer service to students, faculty, and visitors.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and relevant experience; CPR/First Aid certification is required or obtained during tenure. This is a full-time, non-visa sponsorship position, with shift work across evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; two years of related work experience preferred.
• Experience in safety, security, loss prevention, parking, traffic control or related fields is preferred.
• Certification in First Aid/CPR/AED is required or to be obtained within the appointment period.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure campus through patrols, enforce university rules, and report violations.
• Inspect safety equipment, identify hazards, and take corrective actions or escalate as needed.
• Enforce parking and bicycle regulations, issue tickets, and manage traffic control.
• Respond to emergencies using established incident command procedures and coordinate with responders.
• Document incidents accurately and timely; provide information to stakeholders as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interviewing

Observation

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Safety procedures

Computer literacy

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Missouri State University seeks a Campus Safety Specialist to patrol Springfield Campus, enforce regulations, and respond to emergencies. The role emphasizes safety, loss prevention, and customer service to students, faculty, and visitors.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and relevant experience; CPR/First Aid certification is required or obtained during tenure. This is a full-time, non-visa sponsorship position, with shift work across evenings and weekends.