Armed Public Safety Officer - Pt Prn

Reporting to the Director of Public Safety, part-time, PRN Public Safety Officers provide supplemental staff to fill in on planned or short notice and provide high quality service through patrols and monitoring of University buildings, facilities and grounds, enforce local, state, federal laws, as well as University policies and parking regulations. Responds to all emergencies and calls for service. Provides outstanding customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors on campus. Prepares written and computerized reports with specific, accurate, and comprehensive information. Conducts daily security and safety assessments of the campus that would create a potential risk to the campus community.

Position works various shifts, weekends, holidays. Minimum staffing of one shift per month required.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A high school diploma or GED required; associate's degree in criminal justice or related field preferred
• Preference for prior Armed Public Safety, police, military, or security experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an armed St Louis Metro Security License, including clear criminal record check and driving record, passing physical, and psychological evaluation.
• Experience with Adult CPR with First Aid and Automatic External Defibrillation (AED). Certification required within 90 days of hire if not already held.
• Knowledge of FEMA emergency protocols. Completion of FEMA Courses IS100, IS200 within 30 days. Additional FEMA IS course completion or other emergency management, or Public Safety certifications are a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written, and the ability to interpret and explain information to a variety of persons and groups.
• Strong conflict resolutions skills, including the ability to verbally de-escalate conflict filled situations.
• Ability to value diversity and demonstrate commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally respectful interactions with persons of diverse ethnic, cultural, social-economic, or educational backgrounds.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as the ability to work independently toward department goals.
• Flexibility in scheduling including a willingness to fill in shifts on short notice.

If this sounds like the job for you here is information on how to apply:

Follow the simple steps to apply online. With your application, please submit a resume and cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until they are filled.

AA/EOE Statement:

University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis values the benefits of a diverse student body and workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. The University's employment policy shall be supported through a continuing affirmative action commitment that embodies the standards of equal employment opportunities for all persons. EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disabled.