Public Safety Officer
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$19 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Saint Louis, Missouri |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer$13.54
$19.00
$28.5
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Job Description
Harris-Stowe State University is a historically Black institution (HBCU) in the heart of vibrant mid-town St. Louis, Missouri. Harris-Stowe’s beautiful campus is minutes from the renowned Gateway Arch, St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis Art and History Museums, Forest Park, and other cultural and educational institutions. Harris-Stowe’s diverse faculty and staff provide a wide range of academic programs to one of the most culturally diverse student bodies in the St. Louis region.
Job Summary
The Department of Public Safety is in search of full-time 2nd shift Campus Public Safety Officers from 3:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.
Duties
- Enforce campus regulations, and federal, state, and city statutes
- Protect the University’s property and persons
- Controlling campus traffic
- Provide security escort service
- Conduct emergency evacuation of the campus, if necessary
Qualifications
- Read, understand, and speak English; constantly use speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required) in communicating with public/co-workers, giving and receiving instructions, using phones
- Must be able to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; may require computer skills
- Experience with traffic control preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Follow detailed oral and written instructions
- Excellent human relations skills
- Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality standards;
- Neat and professional appearance
- Provide quality customer service
- Handle both common and crises at the client site, calmly and efficiently
- May be required to use protective devices such as pepper spray or baton
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED, be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license, and currently must be licensed to carry a firearm through the Watchman’s Division, St. Louis County Private Security Section. An earned Associate's Degree or equivalent earned credit hours from an accredited institution is preferred.
Physical Requirements
- May be subjected to adverse working conditions or physical conditions including possible injury in the apprehension of violators of codes
- Occasionally lift at least 50 pounds
- May be required to use protective devices such as steel-toed shoes, handguns, tear gas, and batons.
- May be required to work irregular hours
- Stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet)
- Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during the shift
- Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties
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