Public Safety Officer---Florham

Fairleigh Dickinson University; Madison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 36,346 - 44,423; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee tuition grant

Health/dental/RX/vision insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Employer paid life insurance

Long-term disability benefits

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey seeks an Assistant Locksmith who reports infractions, protects property, and controls access to buildings. The role involves ensuring safety compliance and assisting with lock-related responsibilities across campus facilities.

The position notes overtime availability, a valid driver’s license, and the need for satisfactory background checks and medical/vision screenings. It is a 12-month staff role with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Public safety experience preferred; alternate training accepted.
• High school diploma or equivalent; ability to read/understand instructions and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Reports infractions of university rules, state law, and city ordinances; protects university property and equipment; controls admittance to certain buildings and areas.
• Serves as Assistant Locksmith as required.

Skills

Public safety experience

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Reports infractions of university rules and regulations, state law, and city ordinances; protects and secures University property and equipment; and controls admittance to certain buildings and areas. Also serves as Assistant Locksmith as required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three years public safety experience preferred. Alternate training may be accepted in lieu of public safety training, i.e., military or civilian police, degree courses in criminal justice, specialized certification programs, etc.
• High school diploma or equivalent, with sufficient communicative skills to read and understand instructions, and to clearly express both written and verbal ideas.
• Must be available for overtime as required.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with the university’s Motor Vehicle Policy. A MVC check will be required at the time of hire and thereafter as deemed appropriate by the university. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the MVC check.
• Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check.
• Employment is conditional upon the satisfactory result of a post-offer of employment medical/vision examination and drug test administered by a university selected licensed medical practitioner, indicating fitness and health to perform the job.

Benefits

This position provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes employee tuition grant, health/dental/RX/vision insurance, paid time off, retirement plan contributions, employer paid life insurance and long-term disability benefits, as well as various voluntary benefits including but not limited to supplemental life insurance, commuter benefits, long-term care, and FSA/HSA.

Salary: $40,385.31

Grade: 9

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Staff

Status: Full-Time

Months Worked: 12 Month

Posting Date: 02/04/2026

Hiring Manager Title: Associate University Director of Public Safety