Public Safety Officer - Protective Services - OFMD

Location: St. Louis

* Provides internal/external patrol for university properties, reporting safety or security issues to Dispatch. Receives/compiles information for incident reports on minor, non-criminal incidents. Responds to situations and assists response personnel. Assists in investigations. Provides event support with block-offs, traffic direction, and pedestrian safety.
* Conducts building checks, including access control devices and door locks, and looks for possible safety or security issues. Reports any discrepancies to Dispatch. Conducts escort van operations and outdoor safety checks. Provides support to the Emergency Management for fire drills and assists with fire extinguishers and AED checks.
* Locks/unlocks doors to permit entry at appropriate times. Provides mail and package delivery daily for the department. Performs other administrative duties as directed.
* Takes possession of found property, attempts to locate the owner, and secures said property according to established policy.
* Provides backup and relief in the Communications Center as necessary.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Alternative work schedule as a regular part of the job (on-call, shifts, evenings, and weekends).
* Requires extensive safety training.
* Requires protective devices.
* Response Officers/Bike Patrol Officers perform duties in the established uniform, primarily on foot.
* Officers assigned to the Bike Patrol or other special duties may be provided with a bicycle or motor vehicle.
* Ability to obtain and maintain a St. Louis Metropolitan Security License within 30 days of hire.
* In order to obtain this St. Louis Metropolitan Security License, one must meet the basic licensing requirements for the Security Officer licensing category which specifies that individuals must be at least 21 years of age
* Must obtain and maintain a Missouri Class E or Illinois Class D Driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
* Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
* Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
* Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
* WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
* WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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