Do you have desire to put your service and safety skills to use contribute to making a small, mission-focused university a safe and welcoming work and learning environment? University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis is currently looking for a public safety officer to join our dedicated team. Our officers work together to patrol, monitor, and provide 24/7 service to people on campus. Officers work with shift leads and report to the director of public safety. These are full-time, benefits eligible positions.
In this role, you will get to:
- Provide high-level service to faculty, staff and students with questions regarding parking, building access, wayfinding on campus, as well as responding with empathy and support to instances involving potential policy violation or criminal activity.
- Provide visible public safety presences while verifying campus access policies are in force while on foot patrols on and around campus.
- Monitors the operation of digital cameras, close-circuit television, card access controls, alarm systems and telephones. Track and report information on logs.
- Follow department standard operating procedures, utilize judgement and discretion with a default toward empathy and service, collaborate and share information with other public safety staff to ensure coordination of efforts on campus ensuring officer safety.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- A high school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree in criminal justice or related field preferred
- High level customer service skills. Preference for prior public safety, military, asset protection experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an armed St Louis Metro Security License, including clear criminal record check and driving record, passing physical, and psychological evaluation.
- Experience with Adult CPR with First Aid and Automatic External Defibrillation (AED). Certification required within 90 days of hire if not already held.
- Knowledge of FEMA emergency protocols. Completion of FEMA Courses IS100, IS200 within 30 days. Additional FEMA IS course completion or other emergency management or public safety certifications are a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written, and the ability to interpret and explain information to a variety of persons and groups.
- Strong conflict resolutions skills, including the ability to verbally de-escalate conflict filled situations.
- Ability to value diversity and demonstrate commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally respectful interactions with persons of diverse ethnic, cultural, social-economic, or educational backgrounds.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as the ability to work independently toward department goals.
If this sounds like the job for you here is information on how to apply:
Follow the simple steps to apply online. With your application, please submit a resume and cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until filled.
Benefits:
UHSP offers a great benefits package including excellent, affordable health insurance, dental, vision, University-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary coverage, retirement match, and generous parental and caregiver leave, personal and University holiday, sick and vacation time.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The University's policy of non-discrimination is congruent with our core values of discovery, diversity, inclusion, integrity, respect, and service. Together, our policy and core values foster an inspiring culture to advance the University's mission and equal opportunities in employment, our academics, programs, and services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), genetic information, veteran status or status as an individual with a disability consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to obtain and maintain an armed St Louis Metro Security License (clear criminal and driving record, pass physical and psychological evaluation)
- Adult CPR with First Aid and AED certification (must be obtained within 90 days if not already held)
- Completion of FEMA IS100 and IS200 within 30 days of hire
- High level customer service skills
- Prior public safety, military, or asset protection experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong conflict resolution and verbal de-escalation skills
- Ability to monitor and operate CCTV, card access, alarm systems, and telephones and maintain logs
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally respectful interactions
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Additional FEMA IS courses or other emergency management/public safety certifications
What We Do
The University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis is a private, non-profit institution that offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Focused on pharmacy, medicine, nursing, and health sciences, the university prepares students for diverse careers in healthcare. It is dedicated to educating innovators and leaders who impact health through academic excellence, research, and community engagement.
