Public Safety Officer

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more.

NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

Primary Purpose

Provides a crime prevention and life-safety presence on campus by observing and reporting. Facilitates use of the campus by opening, closing and monitoring control of NSU property. Investigates campus incidents and occurrences. Communicates and coordinates with the NSU community the crime prevention goals of the Public Safety Department through personal interaction and other methodologies.

Job Category: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: 15.75
Pay Basis: Hourly
Subject to Grant Funding? No

Essential Job Functions

• Detects and responds to safety hazards to ensure safety of employees and visitors.
• Provides physical inspections and investigation on campus to ensure a safe environment.
• Conducts security and safety audits to ensure that hazards and dangers are identified.
• Conducts accident and injury investigations on campus to ensure proper record keeping of incidents.
• Completes activity logs, incident reports to ensure proper record keeping of incidents.
• Coordinates with local law enforcement concerning the investigation of incidents, crimes, and losses.
• Conducts fire system inspections and emergency response drills.
• Provides for locking and unlocking access control for campus buildings.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to multitask.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Conflict management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in stressful situations.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of bending, climbing, sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties up to 8 hours.
• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils and computer keyboards.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to work any shift, including weekends and holidays.

Required Certifications/Licensures: Have or obtain current and valid Florida Driver's License with no more than 3 points.

Required

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required Experience: Previous customer service experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Parking enforcement specialist certification.
• Previous customer service, public safety, security, or police experience.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office products.

Is this a safety sensitive position? Yes
Background Screening Required? Yes

Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.