Patrol Officer; 3rd shift

Join the MSOE Public Safety Team as a Patrol Officer

3rd shift - 12am to 8am Friday through Tuesday

At MSOE, our Patrol Officers play a vital role in keeping our students, faculty, staff, and campus community safe 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We're seeking individuals with strong qualifications, including prior law enforcement or security experience, sound judgment, and excellent communication skills. Your expertise is essential to maintaining the secure, welcoming, and relationship-focused environment that defines MSOE.

MSOE is a private university with a history dating back to 1903 in the Milwaukee area. Our employees are passionate about delivering a customer-focused university experience built on our dedication to our students, staff, faculty and the community.

Downtown Milwaukee, WI

$25.50/hour

• Friday through Tuesday, 12:00am to 8:00am – Off days Wednesdays and Thursdays
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as assigned
• Training schedule may vary slightly

• Initial and ongoing training to set you up for success
• MSOE covers the cost of all job‑related training, equipment, uniform, and licenses and certifications
• A consistent full‑time schedule
• Competitive medical, dental, life, disability and vision insurance plans available
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal)
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement plan with up to 6% match and immediate vesting
• Educational benefit programs for employees, spouses and/or dependents
• On‑campus fitness center available FREE of charge for all employees
• Employee parking in MSOE lots downtown at a reduced cost

• Respond to all emergency and non‐emergency calls from the MSOE community and the public requesting assistance and/or police, fire, medical or other emergency services
• Determine the nature and location of the emergency, determine priorities, and direct Public Safety Patrol Officers or other emergency personnel as necessary in accordance with established procedures
• Enforce all University rules and regulations
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including clear and concise speech
• React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
• Ability to use all standard Public Safety equipment
• Must be familiar with and comply with all departmental and University policies
• Must maintain all required licenses and permits
• Must successfully complete all initial and ongoing required training
• Must wear department‑issued body armor while on duty
• Must wear department‑issued duty belt and all department‑issued equipment while on duty

• Cover Public Safety Communications Officers and Public Safety University Service Officer shifts as needed
• Provide breaks for Public Safety Communications Officers and Public Safety University Service Officers during their assigned shift
• Assist Director of Public Safety with creating department schedules
• Public Safety department vehicle maintenance
• Patrol campus on MSOE issued bicycle
• Check fire extinguishers and panic alarms on campus

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous Public Safety / Patrol Officer / Security experience required
• Previous firearms experience preferred
• Previous Defense and Arrest Tactics (DAAT) preferred
• Must possess a valid driver's license, be able to drive, and be eligible to drive vehicles per MSOE driving policy
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State of Wisconsin Firearms Permit or meet the requirements to obtain a State of Wisconsin Firearms Permit
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State of Wisconsin Private Security Person License
• Must be at least 21 years of age on date of hire
• Must not be prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal or state law
• Must not be prohibited by a court order from possessing a firearm
• Successful completion of background and driving checks and a psychological evaluation

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to patrol the campus on foot, bicycle, or in a Public Safety vehicle. The employee is required to patrol campus building during their assigned…