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Public Safety Officer - Protective Services - OFMD

Washington University in St. Louis
Mid Campus Center, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Sept 2025
💰 $49,220/yr

About the role

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Operations & Facilities Management Department at WashU Medicine is committed to delivering a comprehensive range of services to support the medical campus.

We oversee maintenance and operations for 65 buildings, covering more than 11.1 million gross square feet of space. This includes the 11-story, 609,000-square-foot neuroscience research building, which houses one of the world’s highest concentrations of neuroscientists. Our responsibilities include operational and administrative support, strategic planning, and project management.

Furthermore, as WashU Medicine continues to expand its presence both on and off campus in areas such as teaching, clinical care, and research, our team remains instrumental in ensuring the seamless delivery of clinical care, advancing research initiatives, and facilitating educational endeavors.

Assists with the enforcement of university policy/procedures. Patrols facilities and campus. Reports situations to the communications center. Receives calls for service from the communications center. Provides a variety of logistical and administrative tasks as needed to support the department's daily missions.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • 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.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

  • 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.

Physical Effort

  • Typically standing or walking.

  • Typically running or climbing.

  • Typically, bending, crouching, and stooping.

  • Occasional lifting (25 - 50 lbs.).


Equipment

  • Operate a motor vehicle.

  • Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.


Certifications:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.

St. Louis Metropolitan Security License - St. Louis City/St. Louis County, St. Louis Metropolitan Security License - within 30 days of hire - St. Louis City/St. Louis County


Work Experience:

Customer Service (1 Year)


Skills:

Not Applicable


Driver's License:

A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

  • 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 licensi

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