Public Safety Officer
Description
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
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Patrols assigned areas in a vehicle or on foot, providing assistance and direction to University visitors, students and employees
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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May be assigned as a team member or leader during major investigations or events requiring crowd control or special tactical units
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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
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Provides field training for junior officers
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Performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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Interpersonal/human relations skills
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Verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to demonstrate physical and psychological fitness
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Ability to respond to an emergency call-in situation
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Ability to satisfactorily complete a training program prescribed by the department within a six-month probationary period
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Ability to work any of three permanent shifts, or for a specific period of time, to meet University and/or department needs
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Ability to work overtime as required
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Ability to satisfactorily complete an annual in-service training program
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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One year of experience in a position requiring high public interaction
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Must be at least 21 years of age
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Must possess and maintain an armed private security officer license under the guidelines of the St. Louis City Police Department
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Requires passing of psychological screening, and drug screening upon hire and throughout employment
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Must obtain a valid Missouri/Illinois chauffeurs license and a Motor Vehicle License
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS
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Associate's degree in business, security, safety administration, or criminal justice
This position comes with a lucrative benefits package
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Full medical, dental, and vision insurance; coverage begins on your very first day, with no waiting period.
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403(b) Retirement plan.
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FREE undergraduate and graduate Saint Louis University tuition for all employees (some fees do apply).
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FREE undergraduate Saint Louis University tuition for dependents and spouses after three years of service (some fees do apply)
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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.
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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.