Police Service Technician

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Police Service Technician - Fort Pierce, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Perform duties as gate attendant for HBOI access control at the main entrance gate.

• Redirect visitors as appropriate to the Ocean Discovery Center. Communicate regularly with HBOI Human Resources, employees and associates regarding access for visitors.

• Patrol assigned areas of campus; secure and unlock campus buildings as needed; check for unsecured conditions; assist public in those buildings; verify affiliation of occupants of buildings after hours; report all suspicious activity discovered; assist public with information and direction; provide a campus crime prevention function during rounds by advising department or persons of unsafe or unsecured conditions.

• Perform rounds of property after normal working hours and on weekends. During rounds will maintain mechanical, electrical, plumbing, temperature logs, notify "on-call" personnel as necessary to address any problems; serve as point of contact for fire and burglar alarm monitoring.

• Respond to non-emergency police incidents to include though not limited to: battery boosts, lockouts, providing security escort services lost/found property, prepare non-criminal police reports; minor accident investigations, etc.

• Handle telephone and walk-in requests for assistance from the general public; prepare necessary daily reports; assist with medical emergencies, fire alarms, and other occurrences within the scope of the department's responsibilities and mission when directed by an officer of higher rank.

• Perform other duties as directed or as necessary which are similar and related assignments with the safety and security of the campus as the utmost in mind and in a highly professional manner of conduct.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

• Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php

• Sick Leave Pool Program

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma and 2 years of appropriate experience required.

Ability to work in stressful and sometimes hazardous conditions required.

Valid Florida driver's license required.

Ability to operate a golf card required.

Ability to communicate effectively with correct grammar required.

Must be capable of exercising independent judgment/ coordinating work assignments, developing effective working relationships, problem solving and public relations.



Preferred Qualifications/Skills: