Patrol Officer

at  Palm Beach Atlantic University

SUMMARY:

Responsible for the safety and security of the university including its students, faculty, staff and administration as well as its physical assets during his/her assigned shift. This is an unarmed position.

JOB FACTORS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or General Education degree (GED)
• 6 plus months of general experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Law Enforcement/Security training is a plus but not required.
• On the job training available.
• Possession of a valid Class E Driver’s License is required.
• A valid State of Florida Security “C/D” license is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a team and be a self-starter and self-motivated.
• Proficient computer skills are preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be comfortable speaking one-on-one with a wide variety of constituents of the university, and at times, city/county law enforcement.
• Previous knowledge of completing incident reports and conducting follow-up/investigations is beneficial.

• Pro-active patrol of all campus property, detecting violations of federal, state, and local laws and taking appropriate action in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Respond to calls for assistance from students, faculty, administration, law enforcement and emergency services personnel.
• Position will require shift, weekend, holiday, and occasional overtime work.
• Contributes to and provides some oversight for Risk Management and Patrol Citation Functions.
• Other special duties as assigned.