Public Safety Officer

Quinnipiac University invites applications for the position of Public Safety Officer. Under the direction of the Chief of Public Safety, reporting directly to an assigned Public Safety Sergeant, the Public Safety Officer, shall provide a safe and secure environment for faculty, staff, students, and guests of the University while protecting the assets of the University.

The department is currently hiring to fill positions on either the evening shift or overnight shift based on the needs at time of job offer.

The hourly rate of pay is $19.00 per hour, e
vening and night shifts include a differential pay.

Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,700 students in more than 100-degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Computing & Engineering, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts & Sciences. Our 20 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting national and conference titles — including a 2023 NCAA national championship win in men’s ice hockey, a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team and NCAA Tournament appearances by many of our programs.

The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review. The Wall Street Journal ranked Quinnipiac #51 among the best colleges in the nation, and second in Connecticut, for our exceptional graduation rate, salary impact, learning facilities, career preparation and learning opportunities.

The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, the development of innovative strategic partnerships, and recently opened South Quad with three state-of-the-art buildings.

As Quinnipiac grows, the university remains guided by the core values that define our community and shapes the experience of every student and employee.

• We are fiercely committed to ensuring every Bobcat thrives. We are a lifelong partner for every learner.
• We passionately care about our community. Everyone should feel welcome and valued.
• We boldly shape our university's future. We will forge a path of impact together.

These values are the foundation of who we are and reflect the Quinnipiac spirit found across our campuses. For more information, please visitqu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, You Tube, Tik Tok and X.

• Gate Entrance Security
• Patrol and Building Security
• Communications Center
• Parking Enforcement
• Special Events Security
• Administrative Duties

• Conduct patrol and security checks of all campus buildings, classrooms, and residence hall areas.
• Secure (arm/disarm) alarms at administrative and academic buildings.
• Secure and unlock buildings upon request by faculty, staff, and facility personnel.
• Ensure that all hazardous conditions on property are made safe and reported to Facilities.
• Serve as the emergency notifying agency for Facilities related issues after business hours.
• Provide lock out assistance to the Quinnipiac Community.
• Provide escort services to the Quinnipiac Community upon request.
• Set up barricades and other traffic controls to assist various Facilities projects and arrange for the towing of vehicles out of restricted areas.
• Perform any other duty as directed by the Chief of Public Safety.

• Answer both routine and emergency telephone calls. Dispatching appropriate Public Safety Patrol Officers to calls for service and alarms using a Computer-Aided Dispatch System (CAD).
• Monitor the alarm systems that report to the Communications Center.
• Monitor security surveillance cameras and blue light system.
• Greet and serve customers that come into the front lobby.
• Prioritize campus safety services response to calls for service, as well as provide emergency notification to Armed Public Safety Officers.
• Perform lockouts for resident students when requested.
• Respond to all reported disturbances,…