Public Safety Officer College-Wide

Job Profile Summary

The purpose of the job is to serve as a first responder who provides emergency and non-emergency public safety services to the Broward College community. Responsible for fostering a safe and secure environment and acting as a deterrent to crime and unsafe behaviors through a variety of proactive patrol techniques/strategies and crime prevention/awareness measures.

Responsible for enforcing local, state, and federal laws, and college policies and procedures. Investigates, responds to, and documents crimes, disturbances, and other public safety-related incidents occurring at Broward College. Performs related work as directed.

The Public Safety Officer must be able to successfully complete the Public Safety Academy when scheduled to attend, usually within the first six months of their initial hire date as a Public Safety Officer.

This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation at the time of submitting application.

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• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate Degree or college credit hours in a public safety related field preferred.

• Minimum of one year prior experience in related field of work required.
• Prior experience in campus public safety/law enforcement, or related public safety discipline preferred.

• Must be able to successfully obtain CPR with AED certification within six month of initial hire date.
• Florida Class D Security Officer License or active law enforcement certification required.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required or, as a condition of continued employment, a Valid Florida Driver’s License within 30 days after being employed by the College. Valid Florida Driver’s License must be maintained throughout employment.
• Certification in first aid preferred.
• Ability to use fire extinguishers, golf carts, and patrol vehicles required.

• Daily - 25%:
  Employs a variety of proactive patrol techniques and strategies in a vehicle, by bicycle, or on-foot to foster increased safety and security of all BC-affiliated persons and property. Engages in community-oriented problem solving, community-oriented policing, and other crime prevention measures.
• Daily - 20%:
  Responds to assigned calls for service, emergency and non-emergency situations, and critical incidents. Initiates calls for service through direct observation and citizen request. Acts as a first responder by providing initial assessment of situations and making determination of appropriate response, which may include administering first aid and life support to victims. Follows and employs principles of Incident Command System (ICS) when addressing developing critical incidents.
• Daily – 15%:
  Conducts and/or assists in various types of investigations. Conducts interviews, collects property and evidence, and secures crime scenes. Documents findings and prepares written detailed case reports and logs, as required.
• Daily - 10%:
  Operates miscellaneous equipment including, but not limited to, computers and other information technology equipment, communications equipment, AEDs and other first aid/life safety equipment, cameras and video surveillance equipment, vehicles, vehicle jump starters.
• As Needed – 5%:
  Performs a number of community service functions including, but not limited to, conducting safety escorts, completing inspections and reports regarding safety hazards, and participating in crime prevention/awareness and community outreach to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• As Needed - 5%:
  Participates in on-going training and assists in training new employees as required and directed.
• As Needed – 5%:
  Assists in parking enforcement, vehicle and…