Public Safety Officer

Position Title:

Public Safety Officer

Time Type:

Full time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

Public Safety Certified Security Officers are responsible for proper patrol of areas or posts, as assigned. Such personnel must conduct themselves in a professional manner and display courtesy to all individuals with whom they have contact. Emphasis must be placed on positive communication and interaction with students, employees and visitors. Public Safety Officers must wear official uniforms which are issued by the Office of Public Safety & Security (OPSS) at Saint Joseph’s University (SJU).

Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Duties):

Public Safety Officers are assigned to a specific shift; they must patrol a certain area of assignment, including but not limited to a patrol area, roving patrol (vehicle), parking lot, foot beat, fixed post, residence hall, Public Safety Headquarters, or other assignments, as directed by a Public Safety Shift Supervisor, Shift Manager, Assistant Director or the Director of Public Safety & Security.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Enforce rules and regulations, as mandated by SJU, and in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines; conducting patrols, security checks, traffic enforcement, property accountability, security escorts, and building safety and access control.
• Responsible for opening/closing and securing buildings and classrooms, as directed; respond to calls for service, including but not limited to disturbances, loud music, alcohol violations, sick assists, burglar/fire alarms.
• Conduct initial investigations and complete Incident Reports, as directed by a Public Safety Shift Supervisor; preparing handwritten forms neatly, accurately and completely, including but not limited to patrol logs, guest logs, key control logs and patrol cards; assist with on-the-job training of other personnel.
• Maintain positive communication and professional conduct when responding to incidents and interacting with students, employees and visitors; honesty, integrity and service are important characteristics of a Public Safety Officer.
• Comply with the rules and regulations of the University and the OPSS; maintain, account for and properly care for all property, equipment and uniforms issued during employment; be consistently dependable with attendance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• A minimum of three years of experience in law enforcement, military, security or related field
• Pennsylvania Act 235 Certification
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Must have the ability to be professional and courteous when interacting with students, employees, visitors and the public
• Above-satisfactory oral and written communication skills; ability to write neat, accurate and complete incident reports
• Must be proficient in writing and speaking in the English language
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission of Saint Joseph’s University.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in policing/law enforcement
• Previous experience working in higher education
• Knowledge of the Clery Act

Physical Requirements and or Unusual Working Hours:

• Capable of walking up and down steps both inside and outside of buildings
• Willingness and ability to walk outdoors in your assigned area in all types of weather conditions
• Must be able to walk, sit, drive and stand for extended periods of time
• Some lifting up to 25-30 pounds
• Public Safety Officers are assigned to one of three specific shifts for either 12 months or 9 months of the year

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE

Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail titleix@sju.edu, visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.