Public Safety Officer -Overnight (Part-Time)

Public Safety Officer

Are you passionate about keeping others safe and making a difference in your community? Indian River State College is seeking a dedicated Public Safety Officer to help maintain a secure and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. This part-time role is ideal for individuals with a background in public safety, law enforcement, or military service who thrive in overnight settings and enjoy working independently.

Schedule : Friday, Saturday, and Sunday | 11 : 00 PM 7 : 00 AM Days Off : Monday through Thursday

Job Summary :

Under minimal supervision, this position maintains the security and safety of people and property for the College. Duties include; observing activity and traffic in assigned area; ensuring enforcement of College rules / regulations; and investigating, correcting, and / or reporting hazards and unusual or suspicious circumstances to the Chief of Campus Safety and / or for correction or follow-up action.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities :

• Attends shift briefings; maintains a presence on College property; patrols assigned areas including grounds and parking lots; conducts internal patrols of buildings; checks for vandalism, suspicious activity or persons, or safety / fire hazards; checks doors and windows of buildings to assure they are tightly closed and locked; notes in written logs any unlocked doors / window and submits information to supervisor; responds to alarms and dispatched calls such as thefts or liquor law violations; conducts tests and inspections; de-escalates aggressive behaviors; performs traffic control as needed; alerts visitors of infractions as well as removing unwanted or disruptive visitors from College property; takes reasonable and safe efforts to detain trespassers or law violators on-site until the arrival of a law enforcement officer; and assesses collected information and takes reasonable corrective actions.
• Compiles and writes reports regarding reportable incidents; identifies activities requiring follow-up.
• Receives and disseminates clear and concise information via portable radio, telephone, verbal, and written communications.
• Renders basic first aid to injured persons.
• Checks print shop for special signs for special events.
• Conducts active shooter and fire drills.
• Monitors Campus Crisis / Emergency Hotline on a regular basis; reports information to supervisor.
• Maintains contact with and guides the efforts of contract Public Safety personnel.
• Submits information to the Chief of Campus Safety and / or supervisor.
• Safely operates a motor vehicle and golf cart as needed.
• Wears and maintains required uniform and gear.
• Continually educates and trains contract Public Safety staff, students, and employees with regard to personal safety and security; establishes and maintains rapport.
• Works on any assigned shift and at any IRSC campus or site at the discretion of Management.
• Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements :

Physical Demands :

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as medium work involving lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary and light work.

Additional Expectations :

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and / or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Additionally, all employees of the College are expected to maintain professional standards of communication, able to learn and apply new technology, and abide by all policies and procedures. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Classification : Staff

Supervisory : No

FLSA Exempt : No

Employment Type : Regular

Compensation and Application Deadline : Pay range start at $20.68 / hour | All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate's education and experience | Open until filled