Public Safety Officer

About the job

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.

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. We are primarily looking to fill the 11pm-7am shift.

• 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

• PREFFERED 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/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.