Police Service Technician

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Police Service Technician at our HBOI campus - Ft. Pierce, FL.

FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute is a world class research organization with a focus on exploring the marine environments, studying key species and understanding the connection between humans and the ocean. Our 144-acre campus along the Indian River Lagoon employs over 200 scientists, engineers, educators, staff and students.

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 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 Scholarshi