Campus Public Safety Officer

Position Overview

The Campus Public Safety Officer is a uniformed, non‑commissioned officer who serves as the first responder to university emergencies and supports day‑to‑day campus safety.

• Proactive patrols and security monitoring (60%) – conduct patrols, respond to non‑emergency requests, escort persons, and maintain a customer‑service approach.
• Communications center operations – monitor CCTV, safety systems, dispatch responders, triage calls, and maintain incident records.
• Emergency response and incident management (20%) – first responder to medical, accident, and security incidents; provide immediate care; coordinate EMS, fire, and law enforcement; document incidents.
• Community engagement (10%) – offer mental‑health and wellbeing support and collaborate with university departments to improve campus safety.
• Other duties as assigned; shift coverage during campus closures and holidays; rotate day/night shifts with a team of 5‑6 personnel.

Move, communicate, observe, recognize, run outdoors in all weather conditions.

• High‑school diploma or equivalent with at least one year of security experience.
• Physical fitness: bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, walking, running, restraining, lifting up to the weight of a person, climbing stairs, occasional work above 30 feet, confined spaces, varying weather.
• Communications: oral, written, two‑way radio, telephone, face‑to‑face.
• 21 years of age or older; valid Washington state driver’s license.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid within three months of hire.
• Commitment to diversity and the university’s mission and values.
• Background check required.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Higher education experience.

• Health, dental, and vision plans.
• Life, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Retirement plan with 10% employer match.
• Paid leave, health plans, and tuition benefits.

Seattle University is a committed equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will further enrich the diversity of our community.