University Police Events Specialist

Job Title

This role is responsible for the support of special events, crime prevention programming, and community service functions.

• Special Event Support:
  Areas to include, Deployment/Removal of special event equipment for small to large scale events. Equipment includes but not limited to, cones, barricades, trailers, equipment, and ancillary supplies.
• Operation / Maintenance of specialized equipment to include Trucks, Golf carts, Polaris ATV, etc. Duties also include traffic control functions in roadways and parking lots.
• Crime Prevention / Community Outreach Support:
  Staffing of Crime Prevention booths, tables, and events. Dissemination/Presentation of Crime Prevention materials and training.
• Clerical Support: to include, but not limited to: data entry of special events, etc.
• University Support: to include, but not limited to: lost/found property, motorist assistance, physical security reports, hazard safety reports, register bikes and property, fire/evacuation drills, flag management (raise, lower, replace damaged).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires a high school diploma and 2 - 4 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Three years relevant job experience, prior law enforcement experience, or special events experience.

Additional Info for Applicants:

This position is subject to a Level 2 Background Check and Drug Screen

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No.

1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No.

1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future.

The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more .edu.