Public Safety Officer Job Fort Lauderdale area,Florida USA,Security

Position: Public Safety Officer I - 995259

Competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, medical and dental plans, and more.

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?

Essential Job Functions

Directs, trains, and schedules Public Safety officers to ensure operational objectives are met.

Takes command of situations or incidents involving threat to persons or property involving the university and directs the proper resources to ensure the safety of the NSU community.

Takes notice and reports to supervision any incident, condition or situation that could negatively affect the ability of the Public Safety Department, or any other entity to function in the most productive manner to ensure timely notifications of threats, hazards, and personnel issues.

Provides physical inspections and investigations on campus.

Conducts security and safety audits.

Completes activity logs and incident reports.

Coordinates with local law enforcement concerning the investigation of incidents, crimes, and losses.

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/Licensure

Have or obtain current and valid Florida Driver's License with no more than three (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

Pre-Employment Conditions

None specified.

Sensitivity Disclaimer

Nova Southern 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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.

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