Public Safety Officer I - 995263

Nova Southeastern University; Pine Island (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking university dedicated to academic excellence and innovation. In this role, you will provide a vital crime prevention and life-safety presence on campus. Your responsibilities will include monitoring safety hazards, conducting inspections, and coordinating with local law enforcement. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition waivers and excellent medical plans. If you are passionate about ensuring safety in an educational environment and have strong communication skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tuition waiver

Retirement plan

Excellent medical plans

Dental plans

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience is required.
• Must have or obtain a valid Florida Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Detects and responds to safety hazards on campus.
• Conducts security and safety audits.
• Completes activity logs and incident reports.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Ability to multitask

Basic computer literacy

Conflict management skills

Ability to maintain confidential information

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to communicate effectively with others

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office products

Job description

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.

Primary Purpose:

To provide a crime prevention and life-safety presence on campus by observing and reporting. Facilitates use of the campus by opening, closing and monitoring control of NSU property. Investigates campus incidents and occurrences. Communicates and coordinates with the NSU community the crime prevention goals of the Public Safety Department through personal interaction and other methodologies.

Job Category:Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: 15.75

Pay Basis: Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding?No

Essential Job Functions:

1. Detects and responds to safety hazards.

2. Provides physical inspections and investigations on campus.

3. Conducts security and safety audits.

4. Conducts accident and injury investigations on campus.

5. Completes activity logs and incident reports.

6. Coordinates with local law enforcement concerning the investigation of incidents, crimes, and losses.

7. Conducts fire system inspections and emergency response drills.

8. Provides for locking and unlocking access control for campus buildings.

9. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements:

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:1. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

2. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

3. Ability to multitask.

4. Basic computer literacy.

5. Conflict management skills.

6. Ability to maintain confidential information.

7. Ability to work under pressure.

8. Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in stressful situations.

9. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

10. Ability to communicate effectively with others.

11. Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
1. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of bending, climbing, sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties up to 8 hours.

2. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils and computer keyboards.

3. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

4. Must be able to work all shifts including weekends and holidays.

Required Certifications/Licensures:1. Have or obtain current and valid Florida Driver's License with no more than 3 points.

Required Education:High School Diploma or Equivalent

Major (if required:

Required Experience:Previous customer service experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Parking enforcement specialist certification.

2. Previous customer service, public safety, security, or police experience.

3. Previous experience with Microsoft Office products.

Is this a safety sensitive position?Yes

Background Screening Required? Yes

Pre-Employment Conditions:

Sensitivity Disclaimer:Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.