Public Safety Officer

Stetson-University; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Stetson University is seeking a Public Safety Officer for the Night Shift to perform patrols, enforce policy, and protect people and property on campus. The role involves responding to alarms, directing traffic at events, and assisting faculty, staff, and visitors with information and safety concerns.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, coordinating with local police and fire departments, and maintaining security procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of military, law enforcement, or security experience; or an equivalent combination.
• Three years of Level II security work or higher.
• Must possess a Florida Class D security license or be willing to obtain.
• Tobacco/smoke-free campus policy is in effect.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and monitor the assigned area on foot or by vehicle and report unusual activity.
• Assist with traffic directions and parking for events.
• Provide university information to staff, faculty, and visitors.
• Escort community members to buildings and parking lots as needed.
• Maintain lost and found and check for safety hazards.
• Monitor fire and security alarms and respond as needed.
• Prepare reports and coordinate with local fire/police departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Public interaction

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or Criminology

Florida Class D security license

Job description

Under the general oversight of the assigned shift Sergeant, the Public Safety Officer performs routine policy enforcement and security work in the protection of people and in the safeguarding of university property. The Public Safety Officer secures assigned property against possible loss or damage and is charged with ensuring the safety of all individuals on campus. Work is reviewed through conferences and reports for compliance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines. The officer performs other work as requested.

There are currently Night Shift (18:00 - 06:00) positions available.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Employment duties include, but are not limited to:

• Patrol/make rounds of the assigned area by foot or vehicle; watch for unauthorized persons or activities; report unusual instances to shift Sergeant; call police for assistance if necessary
• Assist with traffic directions and parking for special details
• Provide University information to Stetson faculty, staff, and visitors
• Escort Stetson community members to and from buildings and parking lots as needed
• Maintain lost and found services
• Check for safety, fire, and/or security hazards
• Monitor fire and security alarms
• Lock and unlock facilities as requested by an authorized person(s)
• Prepare reports; issue traffic citations; provide disaster and emergency evaluation and management; relieve dispatcher when necessary
• Perform some minor building maintenance tasks, i.e., securing broken windows, turning off water, and resetting 110-volt electric circuit breakers
• Respond to various types of building and equipment alarms, coordinating with the local Fire and Police Departments as they respond
• Perform similar and other position-related work as requested

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role include:

• Knowledge of the structure and function of the University
• Knowledge of state, county, and local laws, rules, and ordinances
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to follow a chain of command
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding investigations, incidents, reports, etc., and to safeguard the privacy of individuals
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to deal with the public tactfully and courteously
• Ability and alertness in observing unusual conditions and in reporting them to proper authorities
• Ability to maintain records
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and concise written reports in English
• Skill in the application of proper safety precautions
• Ability to work occasional overtime, rotating shift work, 24-hour emergency on-call status

Required Qualifications:

This position requires:

• High school diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of military, law enforcement, or security experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training
• Three (3) years of Level II security work or higher
• Must possess a "Class D" security license with the State of Florida or be willing to pursue and secure such certification (State of Florida Chapter 493)
• Per our Tobacco Use policy (see the full policy here), all University property have been designated tobacco/smoke-free. This Policy applies twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the University’s auto insurance carrier.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

The ideal candidate’s qualifications include:

• Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or Criminology; or an equivalent combination of education and training

Work Environment:

Duties require both indoor and outdoor work; direct exposure to prevailing weather, extreme heat, humidity, and extreme cold; physical ability to endure standing and/or walking for long periods, stair climbing, bending, stooping, manual dexterity; lifting of up to fifty pounds; and perceptual demands for sound, form, depth.

Pay Grade:

2

Work authorization sponsorship

may be available for this position. However, sponsorship is contingent upon the non-applicability of the visa petition fees outlined in the relevant Executive Order signed September 19, 2025. Due to the recent federally-mandated increased financial expense, the university is not in a position to absorb this significantly increased cost of sponsorship for new H-1B petitions at this time. International candidates are encouraged to apply, but should be aware that eligibility for sponsorship will be evaluated in accordance with current U.S. immigration regulations and institutional policies.