Job Description Summary

Responsible for assuring the safety, protection and assistance of students, staff, faculty, and visitors to the University. The Senior Officer reports activities and incidents at University Campus, providing for the security and safety of property, students, staff and other individuals. This is a shift supervision position requiring University Campus patrols, inspections and policy enforcement.

Job Description

Duties and Tasks:

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them form the position if the work is similar or related or a logical assignment to the position.   Management may require incumbents to perform duties other than those contained in this document.

• Field leadership and supervision on assigned shift; acts to ensure that standard operating procedures are followed by all officers; that established rounds are completed, conduct investigations, and make sure that adequate reports are filed; notifies appropriate University Safety & Emergency Management administration of concerns and emergency situations.
• Liaison between shift officers and department administration. however, does not have the authority to hire, discipline or fire employees based on performance, misconduct or insubordination
• Assist with environmental health and safety issues, parking and traffic services; promote and ensure the safety and security of University students, personnel, and property; ensure enforcement of all applicable University regulations, criminal codes, and government safety requirements.
• Fulfill the duties of a campus safety officer.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Computer proficiency.
• Previous Saint Leo University Campus Security & Safety experience.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma.
• Amount of years of progressively responsible experience and/or any equivalent combination of education and experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Physical Demands: 

           

• Ability to stand for prolonged period of time.
• Ability to rapidly ascend 5 flights of stairs.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Must be able to withstand exposure to extremes in weather conditions.

ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various type of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.   The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

NOTICE:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.  Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. 

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world.  Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period