Public Safety Officer

St. Catherine University; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Catherine University is seeking a full-time Public Safety Officer to ensure the safety of the campus community. Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, patrolling, and enforcing regulations. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Free tuition for employees

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403b retirement plan access

Paid parental leave

Fourteen paid holidays

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Three months of experience in customer service or community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incidents and provide assistance.
• Patrol campus buildings and grounds.
• Conduct routine safety inspections.

Skills

Customer Service

Community Engagement

Cultural Diversity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

St. Catherine University invites applications for an Public Safety Officer within Public Safety Department. All positions are full-time and paid hourly.

Our Public Safety Officers care about the safety of our campus and provide help and support to students, employees, and visitors, creating a safe and secure campus community. The Public Safety Department takes a proactive and preventative approach to campus safety, and has officers on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our officers receive uniforms and safety gear, paid on the job training and opportunities for career advancement.The specific schedule available will be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities:

• Respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, in a manner that affirms the worth and preserves the dignity of individuals, families and communities.
• Provide effective response, investigation, and documentation of unusual or criminal incidents, medical emergencies, and fire alarms.
• Patrolling buildings and grounds throughout each shift.
• Locking and unlocking buildings according to designated schedules.
• Responding to calls for assistance and providing escort services, occasionally handling emergency situations such as severe weather, assaults, and fire.
• Enforcing parking regulations.
• Acting as a dispatcher, handing incoming calls and monitoring responses.
• Conducting routine safety inspections of buildings and grounds using OSHA and other regulatory guidelines.

Shift: day and night shift

Hourly Rate: $17.50/hour+, with shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts

Employees at St. Kate’s feel a deep connection to the University’s Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:

• Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid “gift” days when the University is closed.
• Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b retirement plan access
• Paid parental leave after one year of service

Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found HERE .

St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 18 years or older
• Three months of experience in customer service, community engagement or volunteer work
• Current driver’s license and an acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in security/law enforcement
• Experience working as a Resident Assistant or other similar student service position
• Current First Aid and CPR , AED , or EMR training

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university’s commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.

EEO Statement

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at [e-mail] or 651-690-6565.

Application instructions for STAFF

Visit St. Kate Careers to apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment.

St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace

Our university is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit: www.uppermidwestherc.org.

Posting Number

Posting Number 20220565-STAFF

Posting Start Date

Posting Start Date 05/12/2025

Application Deadline

Application Deadline 05/31/2025

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your highest level of completed education?
  • Some high school
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Some college
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Some graduate school
  • Master's degree
  • ABD
  • Professional degree (e.g., JD, MD)
  • Doctoral degree
• * This position requires a motor vehicle record check that will screen driving violations over the past three years. Do you have a current and valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * St. Kate’s is committed to making Inclusive Excellence a reality and has identified “Drive a Culture of Inclusive Excellence” as one of six priorities in the strategic plan. Give a brief, specific example of how you have promoted a culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion in your current or recent role(s).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you presently legally authorized to work in the United States for any U.S. employer? Please be aware that St. Catherine University is only able to consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States.
  • Yes
  • No
• * St. Catherine University welcomes applications from candidates who are traditionally under-represented. We are happy to consider candidates who are currently in possession of a temporary work visa, however, please be aware that we do not offer employment visa sponsorship. Will you now or in the future require an employer to sponsor you for an employment-based visa/status in the U.S. (e.g. H-1B status)?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Maybe
• * Can you perform the essential functions of this position with or without accommodation?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this opportunity?
  • St. Catherine University website
  • St. Catherine University employee
  • Academic Jobs
  • American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
  • Association of Catholic Colleges/Universities
  • Association of Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and Universities
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • College or University website
  • Council of Independent Colleges
  • DisabilityConnect.com
  • Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
  • DiversityConnect.com
  • Facebook
  • Google Jobs
  • HigherEdJobs
  • Higher Education Case Managers Association (HECMA)
  • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
  • Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine
  • IMDiversity
  • Indeed
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Insight Into Diversity
  • Latinos in Higher Ed
  • LGBTConnect.com
  • LGBTQ in Higher Education
  • LinkedIn
  • Minnesota College Professionals Association
  • Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
  • MinnesotaWorks.net/Minnesota Workforce Center
  • Minority Jobs
  • NAFSA: Association of International Educators
  • National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
  • National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
  • National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE)
  • OutandEqual.com
  • People of Color in Higher Education
  • Pioneer Press
  • Pollen Midwest
  • Saint Paul Chamber of Commerce (SPACC)
  • SimplyHired.com
  • Star Tribune
  • StudentAffairs.com
  • Twin Cities Senior Student Affairs Officers listserv
  • Twitter
  • VeteransConnect.com
  • Women in Higher Education
  • ZipRecruiter
  • Other
Required Documents
• Resume
Optional Documents
• Cover Letter

2004 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
800-945-4599
651-690-6000