Campus Public Safety Officer
- Employer
- Maryville University
- Location
- St. Louis, MO
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Safety & Security
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Maryville University is seeking a culturally aware public safety officer for the 7 am – 3 pm, Thursday through Monday shift to maintain a safe and secure living and working environment on a diverse and multicultural campus. Public Safety Officers manage all effective patrol, enforcement, and community services during the assigned shift. The officer will respond to service calls requiring excellent customer service focused to serve the diverse and multicultural campus population of faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
Minimum Qualifications•High school diploma or GED
•U.S. citizen or permanent resident as required to obtain private security officer license.
•Must be at least 21 years of age.
•Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain an armed private security officer license under the guidelines of the St. Louis County Police Department.
•Successful completion of a psychological screening, and drug screening upon hire and throughout employment.
•Ability to obtain certification to carry OC spray, ASP baton and handcuffs.
•Excellent oral and written communication skills.
•Ability to multi-task and set priorities.
•Strong human relations skills with the ability to interact positively with a diverse University population.
•Ability to develop and implement strong problem solving techniques.
•Knowledge of basic first aid, CPR and AED.
•Ability to work with others in a team atmosphere.
•Good organizational and management skills.
•Ability to work weekends and nights to include overnight and holidays.
•Ability to drive a vehicle and maintain a driver’s license with an acceptable driving record to operate University owned vehicles.
•Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, political science or related field.
•Cultural competency and/or sensitivity knowledge and training.
Respond to any crisis that may occur on campus, including severe weather, fire, medical emergencies, hazardous material incidents, chemical spill/accidents. Incidents may occur in adverse weather, high heat, cold temperatures, snow, rain, earthquakes, etc.
Work Hours•Thursday – Monday 7 am – 3 pm
•Tuesdays and Wednesdays off
•An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of psychological, drug, and background screenings.
•Applicants requiring University sponsorship to obtain employment authorization will not be considered for this position.
•Maryville University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.
Quicklinkhttp://jobs.maryville.edu/postings/2517Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Maryville website
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- HigherEdJobs.com
- STLHERC
- St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- INSIGHT Into Diversity
- Inside Higher Ed
- Indeed.com
- Diversity Awareness Partnership
- ScholarlyHires.com
- Diversejobs.net
- Personal referral
- Other
- If you answered "Other" please elaborate on where you learned of this opening:
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- * Are you a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you at least 21 years of age?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you possess or have the ability to obtain an armed private security officer license under the guidelines of the St. Louis County Police Department or have you maintained your post certification with the State of Missouri or do you have armed experience in law enforcement, military police, public safety or security?
- Yes
- No
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Organization
Motivated Students
Maryville University is a selective, comprehensive and nationally ranked private institution with nearly 6,000 students. We offer over 75 degrees at the undergraduate, masters and doctoral levels to students from 50 states and 32 countries. Consistently ranked as a top private school by Forbes and Kiplinger's, Maryville has been named the Number 1 Over-performing University in the nation by US News and World Report for the past two years. Maryville's athletics teams compete in 18 men's and women's sports at the Division II level in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Founded in 1872, the University is ideally situated on 130 picturesque acres in west St. Louis County.
Outstanding Faculty
Across the wide spectrum of academic programs offered at Maryville University, you'll discover enthusiastic professors with impressive academic credentials and professional experience in their fields. From their extensive knowledge base and active learning approach, you'll gain real-world perspective and the kind of confidence that comes with being well-prepared to begin your first professional job in your chosen career.
Campus Map
On the Maryville campus, academic, administrative and housing buildings span 130-acres of beautiful wooded and landscaped scenery. Maryville has constructed 10 new campus buildings since 1998. They include the Anheuser-Busch Academic Center, Art & Design Building, University Auditorium, Donius University Center, state-of-the-art health professions facility Myrtle E. and Earl E. Walker Hall and five student apartment buildings.
Inspired Teaching
Maryville is proud of its teaching and mentoring excellence. As we focus on giving you a solid liberal arts foundation, we are guided by a well-established statement of mission, vision and core values.
Special Events
For the past 11 years, Maryville has presented the St. Louis Speaker Series at Powell Symphony Hall, featuring Pulitzer Prize and Nobel Peace Prize winners, world leaders, statesmen, distinguished journalists, authors and other celebrated personalities who have enlightened, inspired and entertained our audiences.
Career Resources
Located only 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis and right next door to St. Luke's Hospital and Maryville Centre corporate complex, you'll benefit from a wide variety of internship opportunities. In addition, our centers for advising and career planning will help you succeed every step of the way, both as a Maryville student and as a graduate. These include:
- Academic Advising
- Academic Computing
- Academic Success Center
- Career Education
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