Campus Police Officer jobs in Florida

Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) is committed to our employees and is pleased to offer challenging and fulfilling careers, as well as an excellent benefits package. As part of FSCJ's overall total compensation, employee benefits are offered to provide you with health and welfare coverage promoting good health and well-being, a retirement pension and financial protection in the case of death or disability.

CAMPUS/CENTER LOCATION: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS - SEVEN (7) POSITIONS AVAILABLE

DEPARTMENT: CAMPUS POLICE

DATE POSITION AVAILABLE: JANUARY 1, 2024

REVIEW DATE: OCTOBER 20, 2023

SALARY: $36,117 - ENTRY SALARY

FLSA: NONEXEMPT

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Campus Police Officer provides public safety services as a sworn law enforcement officer on FSCJ campuses or residential housing to ensure a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Patrols campuses or centers, evaluates/engages specific school risk factors and performs investigative work during various incidents. The Campus Police Officer may be required to work various shifts including day, afternoon and evening hours as the College dictates and may be designated as “Essential Personnel” in times of emergency.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conducts regular foot and vehicle patrols for assigned area(s) to ensure the environment is safe for students, faculty, staff and visitorsObserves surroundings through these patrols and takes appropriate measures to eliminate security and safety concerns to ensure protection of college facilities and assets.

Responds to dispatch calls for service and investigates problems, disturbances, traffic crashes, crimes, emergencies, and other incidents, including routine calls related to alarms and medical emergency calls; provides incident/traffic crash assistance and prepares related reports; enforces the law courteously, tactfully, firmly, impartially, and ethically. Makes required arrests and apprehensions.

Takes initial police reports; conducts preliminary investigations, including securing of crime scene, collection and preservation of evidence, and maintaining the chain of custody of evidence.

Performs security checks of buildings and concourses; locks and unlocks buildings and classrooms; provides required parking and traffic enforcement.

Provides security for various events; sets up traffic cones, barricades, signage, and other tasks necessary for special events.

Provides safety escort services for members of the FSCJ community and bank deposits.

Educates and counsels students, staff, and visitors on crime prevention techniques and proper safety practices.

Administers first aid and maintains current first responder certifications.

Assists other law enforcement agencies, fire department, and emergency medical technicians.

Performs other related duties, as required.

At a minimum the selected candidate must have a high school diploma or high school equivalency degree supplemented by two (2) years of experience in law enforcement; Florida law enforcement certification as established in Florida Statutes Chapter 943.13, officer’s minimum qualifications for employment or appointment as well as first aid, CPR, AED training certificates; and a valid Florida Driver’s License. Additionally the preferred candidate will have an Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in criminal justice or related field. Five (5) years of experience in law enforcement. Law enforcement experience in higher education or as a School Resource Officer. Experience in crime prevention and/or community oriented policing concepts.

Are you claiming Veteran's Preference?

If yes, you must complete the Veteran's Preference Addendum and submit it as an attachment within five (5) days of the advertised position close/review date. Additionally, please submit the required documentation as listed on the addendum based on the category you select. If you are unable to attach/upload these documents yourself, please feel free to fax them to the Human Resource Department at 904-632-3390 and we will attach on your behalf.

To print out the Veterans Preference Addendum please click on the link below.

Veterans Preference Addendum

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority. Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

We value our employees. Employees are treated as individuals and empowered to do their best. Our greatest strength lies in the skill, judgement and talent of our employees. We recognize that our success is related directly to the dedication and performance of our employees. We value integrity, excellence in teaching and learning, a culture of honesty and trust, creativity and a respect for diversity. We believe in the potential of people who are inspired, engaged and work together for common goals & objectives. To that end we strive to attract, develop and retain the talented people necessary to deliver the highest quality service to our students and community. It is our focus to support a diverse workforce within an inclusive work environment. In return, we provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, job/skill training, and company-sponsored social events.

What makes FSCJ stand out among other colleges and universities? We are:

Accessible: Classes are offered at convenient locations throughout Duval County and Nassau County and globally through online classes. View our locations.

Affordable: FSCJ ranks among the top 50 most affordable public, four-year institutions in the nation. Plus, we provide many financial aid and scholarship opportunities for our students.

Diverse: We have students from more than 154 countries and students range in age from 12 to 106 years old.

Highly Ranked: FSCJ ranks 11th in the nation in grand total (4,548), and in all disciplines granted among public, four-year colleges and universities granting associate degrees. (Community College Week)