Patrol Officer, Department Of Public Safety

Job Details

Job Location: Palm Beach Atlantic University

• West Palm Beach

• West Palm Beach, FL

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

SUMMARY: Responsible for the safety and security of the university including its students, faculty, staff and administration as well as its physical assets during his/her assigned shift.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or General Education degree (GED); and 6-12 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Law Enforcement/Security training or experience preferred. Possession of a valid Class E Driver's License is required. A valid State of Florida Security "C/D" license is preferred but not required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a team and be a self-starter and self-motivated.

• Proficient computer skills are preferred.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be comfortable speaking one-on-one with a wide variety of constituents of the university, and at times, city/county law enforcement.

• Previous knowledge of completing incident reports and conducting follow-up/investigations is beneficial.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Pro-active patrol of all campus property, detecting violations of federal, state and local laws and taking appropriate action in accordance with department policies and procedures.

• Respond to calls for assistance from students, faculty, administration, law enforcement and emergency services personnel.

• Position is an essential employee and may require shift, weekend, holiday, and/or overtime work.

• Contributes to and provides some oversight for Risk Management and Patrol Citation Functions.

• Other special duties as assigned

Qualifications