Public Safety Officer-Metro

Fairleigh Dickinson University; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition grants

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Job summary

Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, New Jersey seeks a safety professional to enforce rules, protect property, and control access to campus buildings; duties include acting as Assistant Locksmith when required.

Requirements: at least three years of public safety experience or equivalent training, a high school diploma, overtime availability, and a valid driver’s license with clean record. The university offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Three years public safety experience preferred or equivalent training (military/civilian police, criminal justice courses, etc).
• High school diploma or equivalent with ability to read and clearly express ideas in writing and verbally.
• Overtime may be required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record; MVC background checks will be required.

Responsibilities

• Report infractions of university rules, state law, and city ordinances.
• Protect and secure university property and equipment; control admittance to buildings and areas.
• Serve as Assistant Locksmith as required.

Skills

Communicative skills

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

• A 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. 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 supplemental life insurance, commuter benefits, long-term care, and FSA/HSA.