Public Safety Officer

## Public Safety Officer Apply locations:
SLU Saint Louis, MOtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition :

** Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.**## JOB SUMMARY The Public Safety Officer performs duties to ensure the safety and security of University students, patients, visitors and employees;

applies crime risk and safety hazard prevention techniques, methods, practices, and enforces University laws and regulations; exercises the power of arrest as an armed Public Safety Department employee.## PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Patrols assigned areas in a vehicle or on foot, providing assistance and direction to University visitors, students and employees
* Confronts and questions all suspiciously acting persons present on University property; reports suspicious persons seen on public property adjoining University property to the St. Louis Police Department
* Monitors and reports on a continual basis all conditions which create security or safety hazards on University property; also makes recommendations regarding prevention techniques, devices or equipment that would correct the hazard
* Investigates and submits reports concerning criminal offenses committed against Saint Louis University students, visitors, patients and employees; arrests and/or detains any individual(s) committing an offense against the University or University property
* Responds to fire and security alarms on University property; provides initial fire rescue techniques at the scene of fires until the St. Louis City Fire Department arrives
* Provides assistance to members of public safety agencies present on University property performing in their official capacities; provides security and safety for visiting dignitaries or special guests of the University while performing on an individual assignment or as a member of a team
* Provides initial emergency medical care to members of the University community and visitors until appropriate medical care arrives; exercises supervisory authority at the scene of emergency situations until the arrival of supervisory personnel
* May be assigned as a team member or leader during major investigations or events requiring crowd control or special tactical units
* Investigates vehicle accidents, which occur on University property or on public streets, at the direction of the St. Louis City Police Department; enforces University vehicle traffic and parking regulations
* Provides field training for junior officers
* Performs other duties as assigned## KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
* Interpersonal/human relations skills
* Verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to demonstrate physical and psychological fitness
* Ability to respond to an emergency call-in situation
* Ability to satisfactorily complete a training program prescribed by the department within a six-month probationary period
* Ability to work any of three permanent shifts, or for a specific period of time, to meet University and/or department needs
* Ability to work overtime as required
* Ability to satisfactorily complete an annual in-service training program## MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Associate's degree in business, security, safety administration, or criminal justice
* One year of experience in a position requiring high public interaction
* Must be at least 21 years of age
* Must possess and maintain an armed private security officer license under the guidelines of the St. Louis City Police Department
* Requires passing of psychological screening, and drug screening upon hire and throughout employment
* Must obtain a valid Missouri/Illinois chauffeurs license and a Motor Vehicle License
** This position comes with a lucrative benefits package:
** Full medical, dental, and vision insurance; coverage begins on your very first day, with no waiting period.
403(b) Retirement plan.

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