Public Safety Officer II

St Thomas University; Miami Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

St Thomas University in Miami Gardens, FL seeks a non-exempt Public Safety Officer II (PSO II) to maintain safety, security, and order on campus and in residence halls. The role supports student wellbeing and collaborates with Student Affairs, Residential Living, faculty, and staff.

Shifts include weekends/holidays; essential personnel with potential duty during emergencies. Senior officers may mentor new officers and act as Shift Supervisor as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 60 college credits; OR High school diploma with 2 years military duty; OR prior State or Federal Certified Law Enforcement Officer; OR Certified State of Florida Guardian with a minimum of 1 year of employment in that role; OR four years of continuous, post-high school work in a Higher Education setting.
• Valid driver's license.
• Investigative experience.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus by golf cart, vehicle or on foot, including Residential Halls.
• Respond to noise complaints or disturbances.
• Monitor CCTV or alarm systems.
• Escort students, faculty and staff upon request.
• Conduct safety checks (doors, lighting, emergency equipment) with Resident Assistants.
• Incident documentation and communication with dispatch.
• Detect and respond to safety hazards to ensure campus safety.
• Conduct safety audits and room checks with the Office of Residential Life.
• Maintain CPR, AED, tourniquet, crowd manager certifications.
• May serve as Acting Shift Supervisor in the absence of the shift lead.

Education

Associate’s degree or 60 college credits; OR High school diploma with 2 years military duty; OR prior State or Federal Certified Law Enforcement Officer; OR Certified State of Florida Guardian with a minimum of 1 year of employment in that role; OR four years of continuous, post-high school work in a Higher Education setting.

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Main Campus - MIAMI GARDENS, FL, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed,

POSITION SUMMARY:

The non-exempt hourly position is a specialized public safety officer II (PSO) responsible for maintaining safety, security, and order within the University campus, residence halls, and surrounding footprint. They serve as a visible presence, support student wellbeing, and coordinate closely with university stakeholders including Office of Student Affairs and Student Life, Office of Residential Living, faculty, and staff.

This is a 24-hour operation which requires the ability to work an atypical schedule to meet operational necessity, with varied shifts, including weekends and holidays. This position is classified as essential personnel and may require reporting to duty during emergencies or natural disasters, and special events.

Adherence to established public safety uniform and grooming standards is mandatory.

The PSO II may be called upon to be shift lead and may perform collateral duties as a Field Training Officer for newly hired officers to mentor, coach, and train them in duties of the job. The PSO II may serve as the Acting Shift Supervisor in their absence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patrol campus on golf cart, vehicle or on foot, inclusive of ResidentialHalls
• Respond to noise complaints ordisturbances
• Monitor CCTV or alarm systems
• Escort students, faculty and staff uponrequest
• Conduct Safety checks (doors, lighting, emergency equipment) in collaboration with ResidentAssistance
• Incident documentation and communication withdispatch
• Detect and respond to safety hazards to ensure safety of students, faculty, staff andvisitors.
• Provide physical inspections and investigation on campus to ensure a safeenvironment.
• Conduct security and safety audits to ensure that hazards and dangers areidentified.
• Conduct Residential Room checks in collaboration with the Office of ResidentialLife.
• Maintain certifications as appropriate, to include CPR, AED, tourniquet, crowd manager,etc.
• Conducts accident and injury investigations on campus to ensure proper record keeping ofincidents.
• Complete activity logs, inspection reports and incident reports to ensure proper record keeping ofincidents.
• Coordinate with local University Leadership, Clery Administrators, local law enforcement concerning the investigation of incidents, crimes, and losses.
• Attend collaboration meetings with Office of Residential Life, Resident Assistants, and other University stakeholders.
• Conduct fire systems, life safety inspections and emergency responsedrills.
• Lock and unlock access control for campus buildings.
• Perform other duties as assigned orrequired.

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO QUALIFY FOR PSOII:

• Associate’s degree or at least sixty (60) college credits; OR High school diploma or equivalent with (2) years of active or reserve military duty; OR prior State or Federal Certified Law Enforcement Officer; OR Certified State of Florida Guardian with a minimum of 1 year of employment in that role; OR four years of continuous, post-high school work in a Higher Educationsetting.
• Valid driver'slicense.
• InvestigativeExperience