Security Staff - Department of Public Safety

Public Safety Officer

Join a dynamic public safety department supporting the Grand Valley State University City Campus. Security staff patrols buildings, grounds and parking areas, conducts traffic control, enforces rules and regulations established by the university, completes reports, and responds to emergencies. Additionally, security staff assist students, faculty, staff and visitors with daily safety needs. Job Classification & Benefits : Minimum starting wage of $22.66 per hour. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Responsibilities Essential Functions

• Patrol campus buildings and grounds. Prevent and identify incidents of a criminal nature, fire safety, security issues along with parking and traffic issues.
• Respond to calls for service related to possible criminal activity, investigate incidents and report activity to appropriate unit or department.
• Escort individuals off campus where appropriate.
• Investigate complaints made by faculty, staff, students and visitors.
• Investigate traffic accidents.
• Respond to calls involving medical emergencies. Administer first aid and / or call for additional assistance as needed.
• Report security incidents and unusual or hazardous conditions on campus to appropriate officials.
• Issue citations for campus parking.
• Assist area police, local fire and rescue personnel with investigations on campus.
• Provide security services as directed for special events.
• Set up traffic / parking barricades.
• Provide escorts and special transports as needed.
• Assist students, faculty, staff and visitors with problems with keys, locks, doors, vehicles, etc.
• Give visitors directions and general campus information.
• Check IDs of visitors.
• Assist in overseeing the activities of student workers.
• Prepare all required paper work on security activities including daily report forms, informational reports, general incident reports, etc., and others as assigned.
• Understand and comply with MSDS and HAZCOM procedures as part of GVSU's comprehensive OSHA compliance program.
• Understand and comply with the GVSU Security Staff Workbook.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification and Education :

Required : High School Education with :

Preferred : 6 months to 1 year of relevant work experience, including directly related security or law enforcement training or experience or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

Supervision Received : Receives general instruction from a designated supervisor but is generally expected to work independently.

Department / Division : GVSU Department of Public Safety Services

Campus : Grand Rapids Campuses

Hours : 9pm - 7 am

Application Deadline : Sunday October 19, 2025 at midnight and the posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination / Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.