2026-2027 NFWS Student Worker, University Safety

Job Description Summary

University Safety student workers function as the "eyes and ears" of the Department of University Safety. They assist University Safety Officers and help maintain a safe campus environment by providing support in non-confrontational situations, completing patrols, and offering general assistance to students, staff, and visitors.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists a University Safety Officer as needed in non-violent or non-confrontational circumstances.
• Assists university staff, students, and visitors as needed or requested.
• Completes door unlocks.
• Performs ADA escorts.
• Conducts foot patrols of campus.
• Observes any violation of Florida State Statutes and University Regulations, and reports such observations to a University Safety Officer.
• Assists with events such as Fall Family Festival, Spring Fling, sporting events, celebrations, and Commencement.
• May be required to aid with dispatching duties, i.e., answering phones and operating the radio.
• Other duties as assigned.

Student workers are expected to display respect for their superior officers, subordinates, and associates. They will address subordinates, associates, supervisors, and members of the public courteously and will not use abusive, violent, insulting, or provoking language which could be deemed inappropriate to any person or group because of their ethnic or racial background. Student workers must maintain an even disposition and remain calm, regardless of provocation, in executing their duties.

They will not gossip or speak about rumors detrimental to the department, other employees, or students. Student workers will always display absolute honesty and cooperate fully with other employees to ensure maximum effectiveness. This high degree of cooperation and coordination will also extend to partners and government agencies. Student workers will not use or attempt to use their position in the department for personal financial or social gain or advantage.

Basic Function:
Provide support to the Department of University Safety by performing patrols, assisting with safety-related tasks, and maintaining a visible, helpful presence on campus to enhance the safety and service provided to the Saint Leo University community.

• Must be an ethical person with strong values of integrity and confidentiality
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Must adhere to all Saint Leo University policies:

• Enrolled full-time at Saint Leo University as a junior or senior undergraduate student
• Maintain a semester cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

Note:

Any student worker who does not maintain the required GPA will be placed on probation for the following semester. If the student fails to meet the GPA requirement for a second consecutive semester, they will be terminated from the position.

What it’s Like to Work Here:
Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE! We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

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