Field Service Technician - Patrol

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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Law Enforcement/Security, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department:  - UPD-ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT

Field Service Tech Patrol

• Provide a variety of non-emergency police services (foot/vehicle) to promote security for the university community populace and facilities, to include, but not limited to: conducting basic investigations, writing incident reports, and performing basic crime scene processing for non-violent crimes or activities involving trespassing, burglaries, thefts, criminal mischiefs, crash investigations, or sick/injured persons; patrolling through buildings, reporting suspicious activity/person(s), and clearing buildings of unauthorized persons;
  
  ensuring doors are properly secured and/or opened upon authorized request; monitoring service drives for parking violations; assisting law enforcement, fire department, and emergency medical agencies.
• Assist with basic crime scene duties to include: lifting fingerprints, taking measurements, taking photographs, collecting evidence, securing crime scenes, and writing crime scene reports.
• Perform traffic control, conduct increased patrols, provide escorts, assist citizens/motorists, support special events, complete follow-up and supplemental reports, etc.
• Answer inquiries from the public and direct to appropriate agency/division. Provide citizens with general information, etc., whenever possible.
• Attend training classes and seminars.
• Provide testimony and appearance in judicial proceedings.

$20/hourly

A high school diploma and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

• Working knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; working knowledge of judicial proceedings; working knowledge of principles of correct grammar usage; working knowledge of radio codes and other procedures; ability and skill to effectively communicate via police radio, telephone, etc.; knowledge, ability and skill in operating motor vehicles and other police equipment; ability to navigate University of Florida geography; ability to work effectively in stressful situations;
  
  demonstrate ethical, moral, inclusive, and professional behavior.
• Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral communications; ability to exercise independent judgment without supervision; ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; ability to investigate and obtain critical facts; ability to identify and describe facts and events accurately; ability to collect and evaluate data; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others;
  
  ability to deal with individuals and critical situations in an effective manner.

In order to be considered for this position, please upload your resume and cover letter.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Current FL driver's license required.

This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

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Advertised: 16 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 02 Mar 2026 Eastern Standard Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.