Public Safety - Officer

About Sacred Heart University

As one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S, Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs.

Nearly 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools:
College of Arts & Sciences;
School of Communication, Media & the Arts;
School of Social Work;
School of Performing Arts;
College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology;
School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si' campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities.

The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre.

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To provide for the safety and security of all University community members, to provide for the physical security of University property, and to enforce University rules and regulations. To provide a variety of Public Safety services in a professional and timely manner by proactively patrolling University properties and responding to calls for service as assigned.

• Patrols University properties via foot, bicycle, or vehicle, as assigned.
• Provides a dedicated security presence at an assigned post/location.
• Performs Dispatcher duties as required. Provides proactive services as necessary
• Enforces University policies and procedures within the University community with regard to security and public safety
• Adheres to the Department of Public Safety rules, regulations, responsibilities, and procedures
• Complies with and is respectful of Supervisors and their instructions, directives, and assignments
• Submits Incident Reports documenting any unusual occurrence, complaint, and/or crime/incident in a timely manner; investigates as appropriate
• Maintains a professional, formal, and approachable demeanor while on duty and engages in effective public relations when interacting with the University community.
• Interacts professionally with all internal University Departments and external municipal partners (police, fire, ambulance, etc.)
• Respond to and investigate incidents or emergencies as assigned, including, but not limited to, fire alarms/fires, medical incidents, weather emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, disturbances, etc.
• Provide Public Safety services to the University community, including personal safety escorts, motor vehicle assistance, room/bldg. unlocks, bank runs, etc.
• Enforces parking rules and regulations on all campus properties
• Takes timely and appropriate actions, including requesting other assistance as may needed
• Will not act, either on duty or off duty, in any manner that is detrimental, in the view of SHU, to the Mission or reputation of SHU
• Essential physical job tasks:
  • Sitting, standing, or walking for sustained periods of time,
  • Climbing up/down stairs,
  • Bending, turning, reaching, and grasping,
  • Visual acuity sufficient for reading /written materials and making general observations
  • Hearing sufficient for perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels
• Works special assignments and shifts as directed
• Perform other duties as directed

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CT State Security…