Safety Officer-Armed

About the Role

The Prescott, Arizona Campus Safety & Security Department is hiring Armed Safety Officers to support campus safety for students, faculty, staff, and guests.

• Maintain a highly visible presence on campus through vehicle and foot patrols.
• Respond to calls for service, including security, mental health, medical, and fire incidents.
• Conduct preliminary field investigations of low‑to‑moderate scope.
• Complete required University and Department‑specific training.
• Use departmental software systems (CAD, CCTV, Access Control, communications, Microsoft Office).
• Provide support for special events and sporting events on campus.
• Represent the campus in community events aligned with the department’s community policing philosophy.
• Work extended hours and overtime as needed.

• Health Benefits:
  
  comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage and wellness programs.
• Tuition Coverage: 100% coverage for one undergraduate and one graduate degree; discounted rates for spouse and children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: 6% base‑salary gift plus 4% matching contribution with no vesting period.
• Generous Time Off: 18 days of personal leave in the first year and 9+ paid holidays.

The hourly rate is $18.00, with a $2.50 armed differential and a $1.50 shift differential. Final offer may vary based on qualifications and internal equity.

• High School Diploma (or GED);
  Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Three years of recent armed professional experience (law enforcement, military, or private security) within the last 10 years.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Physical ability: extended standing, stair climbing, running, lifting heavy objects, moderate defensive tactics training.
• Pass and maintain department firearms qualification; proficiency expected above DPS standard; complete DPS and Department Firearms Diagnostic Course within 90 days of hire.
• Obtain DPS armed guard card within 90 days of hire.
• Pass background investigation, psychological screening, and hold a valid driver’s license with acceptable record.
• Continued employment contingent on meeting all training, background, and armed guard card requirements.

• Valid U.S. driver’s license;
  Class C CDL may be required in some cases.
• Meet university driver standards; history of at‑fault accidents or violations as specified may disqualify.
• Serious driving violations (e.g., impaired driving, hit and run) result in immediate disqualification.

Submit your application through the Embry‑Riddle Career Site, search for requisition number R311553
. Include a cover letter, full resume, and contact information for at least three professional references.

Current Embry‑Riddle employees: apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application in Workday.

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