Public Safety Officer

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.JOB SUMMARYThe Public Safety Officer performs duties to ensure the safety and security of University students, patients, visitors and employees; applies crime risk and safety hazard prevention techniques, methods, practices, and enforces University laws and regulations; exercises the power of arrest as an armed Public Safety Department employee. Must be open and available to work weekends & holidays and must be available to work all shifts as assigned: 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am.PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESPatrols assigned areas in a vehicle or on foot, providing assistance and direction to University visitors, students and employeesConfronts and questions all suspiciously acting persons present on University property; reports suspicious persons seen on public property adjoining University property to the St. Louis Police DepartmentMonitors and reports on a continual basis all conditions which create security or safety hazards on University property; also makes recommendations regarding prevention techniques, devices or equipment that would correct the hazardInvestigates and submits reports concerning criminal offenses committed against Saint Louis University students, visitors, patients and employees; arrests and/or detains any individual(s) committing an offense against the University or University propertyResponds to fire and security alarms on University property; provides initial fire rescue techniques at the scene of fires until the St. Louis City Fire Department arrivesProvides assistance to members of public safety agencies present on University property performing in their official capacities; provides security and safety for visiting dignitaries or special guests of the University while performing on an individual assignment or as a member of a teamProvides initial emergency medical care to members of the University community and visitors until appropriate medical care arrives; exercises supervisory authority at the scene of emergency situations until the arrival of supervisory personnelMay be assigned as a team member or leader during major investigations or events requiring crowd control or special tactical unitsInvestigates vehicle accidents, which occur on University property or on public streets, at the direction of the St. Louis City Police Department; enforces University vehicle traffic and parking regulationsProvides field training for junior officersPerforms other duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESInterpersonal/human relations skillsVerbal and written communication skillsAbility to demonstrate physical and psychological fitnessAbility to respond to an emergency call-in situationAbi...