Campus Security Officer

This position performs duties to support a safe and secure environment for students, employees and visitors; applies crime risk and safety hazard prevention techniques, methods, practices and enforces University policy and regulations as a uniform presence on campus. Schedule: evening and weekend shift.

Monitoring electronic systems such as but not limited to CCTV and access control. 

Patrol interior and exterior of campus buildings and grounds checking for hazards and/or suspicious activity and provide routine lock and unlock services. 

Patrol parking lots to enforce University parking regulations and provide escorts to students, staff & faculty to or from their vehicles as needed. 

Respond to emergencies, alarms, dispatched calls to investigate and document incidents. 

Performs other duties as assigned. 

Physical Requirements:

• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (with help) and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force regularly to move objects.
• Physical activities include: balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motion.
• Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

 

MINIMUM: Must meet the requirements of Chapter 493, Florida Statutes and have a high school diploma and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at any equivalent rate for the required experience. 

 PREFERRED: Law enforcement and/or security experience. 

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 at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: 

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains affirmative action pr