Public Safety Officer

SLU Physical Therapy & Athletic Training; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Employee tuition benefits

Dependent/Spouse tuition after 3 years

Paid time off

Onsite gym access

Job summary

Saint Louis University is seeking a Public Safety Officer to help ensure the safety of students, patients, visitors and employees. The role requires availability for weekends, holidays, and all shifts (7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am).

The officer will patrol, respond to alarms, investigate offenses, and provide early medical care until responders arrive. Minimum qualifications include at least 21 years old, one year of high public interaction experience, and eligibility for an armed private

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills for high public interaction.
• Verbal and written communication proficiency.
• Ability to demonstrate physical and psychological fitness.
• Ability to respond to emergency calls.
• Willingness to work overtime and various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas by vehicle or on foot.
• Question suspicious persons and coordinate with police as needed.
• Monitor hazards and recommend prevention measures.
• Investigate offenses and submit reports; arrest suspects.
• Respond to alarms and provide initial fire rescue support.
• Assist other public safety agencies and dignitaries as needed.
• Provide first aid until medical services arrive.
• May lead investigations or crowd control during events.
• Investigate vehicle accidents and enforce parking regulations.
• Provide field training to junior officers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal/human relations

Verbal & written communication

Physical fitness

Emergency response

Overtime willingness

Shift flexibility

Education

Associate's degree in security or criminal justice

Job description

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

Saint Louis University is committed to cultivating a welcoming academic and workplace community where all individuals are respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. We believe that a culture of belonging enriches learning, discovery, patient care, and service, and we value the broad range of experiences, perspectives, and talents that strengthen our mission.

Job Summary

The Public Safety Officer performs duties to ensure the safety and security of University students, patients, visitors and employees; applies crime risk and safety hazard prevention techniques, methods, practices, and enforces University laws and regulations; exercises the power of arrest as an armed Public Safety Department employee. Must be open and available to work weekends & holidays and must be available to work all shifts as assigned: 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas in a vehicle or on foot, providing assistance and direction to University visitors, students and employees
• Confronts and questions all suspiciously acting persons present on University property; reports suspicious persons seen on public property adjoining University property to the St. Louis Police Department
• Monitors and reports on a continual basis all conditions which create security or safety hazards on University property; also makes recommendations regarding prevention techniques, devices or equipment that would correct the hazard
• Investigates and submits reports concerning criminal offenses committed against Saint Louis University students, visitors, patients and employees; arrests and/or detains any individual(s) committing an offense against the University or University property
• Responds to fire and security alarms on University property; provides initial fire rescue techniques at the scene of fires until the St. Louis City Fire Department arrives
• Provides assistance to members of public safety agencies present on University property performing in their official capacities; provides security and safety for visiting dignitaries or special guests of the University while performing on an individual assignment or as a member of a team
• Provides initial emergency medical care to members of the University community and visitors until appropriate medical care arrives; exercises supervisory authority at the scene of emergency situations until the arrival of supervisory personnel
• May be assigned as a team member or leader during major investigations or events requiring crowd control or special tactical units
• Investigates vehicle accidents, which occur on University property or on public streets, at the direction of the St. Louis City Police Department; enforces University vehicle traffic and parking regulations
• Provides field training for junior officers
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Interpersonal/human relations skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate physical and psychological fitness
• Ability to respond to an emergency call-in situation
• Ability to satisfactorily complete a training program prescribed by the department within a six-month probationary period
• Ability to work any of three permanent shifts, or for a specific period of time, to meet University and/or department needs
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Ability to satisfactorily complete an annual in-service training program

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of experience in a position requiring high public interaction
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must qualify for and then maintain an armed private security officer license under the guidelines of The St.Louis City Police Department (PSS Office)
• Requires passing of psychological screening, and drug screening upon hire and throughout employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business, security, safety administration, or criminal justice
• Prior military, law enforcement, corrections, or other public safety service

This Position Comes With a Lucrative Benefits Package

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance; coverage begins on your very first day, with no waiting period.
• 403(b) Retirement plan: 403 (b) retirement plan automatically enrolled at 2%, up to %5 match and vesting period of 3 years.
• FREE undergraduate and graduate Saint Louis University tuition for all employees (some fees do apply).
• FREE undergraduate Saint Louis University tuition for dependents and spouses after three years of service (some fees do apply)
• Generous accrued time off – 15 vacation days, 13 sick days, ~15 university holidays per year. When you begin your 5th year of service, you accrue additional time off.
• Free access to onsite gym at the Simon Recreation Center.

Hourly Biweekly wage: $21.63 per hour

Function

Public Safety Officers

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please email Human Resources at [e-mail].