Public Safety Officer

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

JOB SUMMARY

The Public Safety Officer performs duties to ensure the safety and security of University students, patients, visitors and employees; applies crime risk and safety hazard prevention techniques, methods, practices, and enforces University laws and regulations; exercises the power of arrest as an armed Public Safety Department employee. Must be open and available to work weekends & holidays and must be available to work all shifts as assigned: 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrols assigned areas in a vehicle or on foot, providing assistance and direction to University visitors, students and employees

• Confronts and questions all suspiciously acting persons present on University property; reports suspicious persons seen on public property adjoining University property to the St. Louis Police Department

• Monitors and reports on a continual basis all conditions which create security or safety hazards on University property; also makes recommendations regarding prevention techniques, devices or equipment that would correct the hazard

• Investigates and submits reports concerning criminal offenses committed against Saint Louis University students, visitors, patients and employees; arrests and/or detains any individual(s) committing an offense against the University or University property

• Responds to fire and security alarms on University property; provides initial fire rescue techniques at the scene of fires until the St. Louis City Fire Department arrives

• Provides assistance to members of public safety agencies present on University property performing in their official capacities; provides security and safety for visiting dignitaries or special guests of the University while performing on an individual assignment or as a member of a team

• Provides initial emergency medical care to members of the University community and visitors until appropriate medical care arrives; exercises supervisory authority at the scene of emergency situations until the arrival of supervisory personnel

• May be assigned as a team member or leader during major investigations or events requiring crowd control or special tactical units

• Investigates vehicle accidents, which occur on University property or on public streets, at the direction of the St. Louis City Police Department; enforces University vehicle traffic and parking regulations

• Provides field training for junior officers

• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Interpersonal/human relations skills

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to demonstrate physical and psychological fitness

• Ability to respond to an emergency call-in situation

• Ability to satisfactorily complete a training program prescribed by the department within a six-month probationary period

• Ability to work any of three permanent shifts, or for a specific period of time, to meet University and/or department needs

• Ability to work overtime as required

• Ability to satisfactorily complete an annual in-service training program

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of experience in a position requiring high public interaction

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Must possess and maintain an armed private security officer license under the guidelines of the St. Louis City Police Department

• Requires passing of psychological screening, and drug screening upon hire and throughout employment

• Must obtain a valid Missouri/Illinois chauffeurs license and a Motor Vehicle License

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree in business, security, safety administration, or criminal justice

This position comes with a lucrative benefits package:

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance; coverage begins on your very first day, with no waiting period.

• 403(b) Retirement plan.

• FREE undergraduate and graduate Saint Louis University tuition for all employees (some fees do apply).

• FREE undergraduate Saint Louis University tuition for dependents and