Public Safety Officer
Listed on 2026-07-18
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Fairfield University is a co‑educational, comprehensive Jesuit university with a 200‑acre campus located along the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT. The University is comprised of approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students pursuing degrees within 5 schools:
The College of Arts and Sciences, The Charles
F. Dolan School of Business, The School of Engineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and School of Education and Human Development. As an expression of our Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfield embraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouraging critical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fostering ethical and religious values.
- Patrol university buildings and grounds by radio‑equipped cars, foot patrol, and bicycles to prevent theft, trespass, vandalism, or violations of General Statutes and university regulations.
- Investigate and report on any violations of the General Statutes and university regulations.
- Enforce parking regulations, including issuance of tickets, permits, and coordination of towing efforts.
- Notify supervisors and proper authorities regarding any violations of the General Statutes and university regulations.
- Respond to and investigate motor‑vehicle accidents and accidents caused by fire and personal injury in accordance with public safety, health, and safety procedures.
- Assist in the supervision and professional development of officer trainees, non‑officer Public Safety personnel, and students.
- Perform general public safety functions including dispatch operations.
- Conduct traffic‑control checkpoint duty, monetary escort services, and basic public safety service information to the general public.
- Respond to and provide medical care in conjunction with appropriate completion of medical training.
- Execute any specialty task assigned by supervisor.
- Continuously update knowledge and skills in public safety practices.
- Carry out any additional duties required for crime prevention.
- Participate in staff meetings as requested.
- Act as a responsible committee representative as requested.
- Promote an image of efficiency and courtesy throughout the university community consistent with the Department of Public Safety’s mission.
- Promote the proper utilization of equipment and materials.
- Report immediately any unsafe working conditions to supervisor.
- Take charge of shift activities and responsibilities when designated.
- Carry out other related duties as directed.
$25.00 per hour
Benefits- Medical/Dental/Prescription plans
- 403(b) plan with 9% matching after one full year of continuous appointment
- 40‑hour work week
- Tuition benefits for employees and their spouses
- Grant‑in‑Aid for dependents of employees and eligibility to participate in the tuition exchange program
- Competitive vacation accrual
- Discounted gym membership
- Free parking
All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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