Public Safety Officer

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.

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

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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

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. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and / or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.