Patrol Officer; 3rd shift

Patrol Officer – 3rd Shift (12am–8am, Friday‑through‑Tuesday)

MSOE is hiring a full‑time Patrol Officer to join our Public Safety team. The role plays a vital part in keeping our students, faculty, staff and campus community safe 24/7. Candidates should have prior law enforcement or security experience, sound judgment, and excellent communication skills. The Patrol Officer will respond to emergency and non‑emergency calls, enforce campus rules, and maintain a secure environment.

MSOE is a private university in downtown Milwaukee with a history dating back to 1903. Our culture is driven by core values: collaboration, excellence, inclusion, innovation, integrity, and stewardship. We are passionate about delivering a customer‑focused university experience built on dedication to students, staff, faculty and the surrounding community.

Downtown Milwaukee, WI

$25.50 per hour

• Friday–Tuesday, 12:00 am (midnight) to 8:00 am (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.

• Patrol the campus on foot, bicycle, or in a Public Safety vehicle.
• Occasional lifting or moving of heavy objects.

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