Public Safety Officer

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Posted: 12-Apr-24

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Salary: Open

Categories:

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 2024-08065

JOB SUMMARY :

Under general supervision, 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. This position provides the opportunity to administer public safety to our diverse Saint Louis University community using state of the art technology â“ computer aided record keeping for report writing, card issued building access, and high-tech video monitoring systems. Uniforms, equipment, and training are all provided at no cost to you. Be sure to follow us on Instagram SLU DPS or Twitter @SLUSafety

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 spouses after three years of service (some fees do apply)

Generous accrued time off â“ 10 vacation days, 13 sick days, ~15 university holidays per year. When you begin your 5th year of service, you accrue additional time off.

Discount rate to our onsite gym at the Simon Recreation Center. 

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.

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 :

• Must be at least 21 years old. Associate degree in business, security, safety administration, or criminal justice; supplemented with one (1) year of experience in a position requiring the use of interpersonal/communication skills and high public interaction. Must possess and maintain an armed private security officer license under the guidelines of the St. Louis City Police Department. Requires passing psychological screening, and drug screening upon hire and throughout employment. Must obtain a valid Missouri/Illinois chauffeurs license and a Motor Vehicle License References check.

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Saint Louis University(SLU) is a private, co-educational Jesuit university located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1818 by the Most Reverend Louis Guillaume Valentin Dubourg SLU is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. The University has campuses in St. Louis, Mo. and Madrid, Spain. SLU values academic excellence, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. For nearly 200 years, the University has gone beyond teaching facts and figures, encouraging students to form ideas and identities. Today, SLU students are nearly 14,000 strong. The University has invested vast resources to advance academic programs and enhance the student experience. SLU also is a major research institution where premier researchers tackle local and global challenges. And the University's commitment to community service has earned it national acclaim and bolstered its status as a character-building college.
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