Overnight Public Safety Officer
Position Summary
St. Catherine University invites applications for a full time Overnight Public Safety Officer in its Public Safety Department. Public Safety Officers are responsible for providing excellent customer service to students, staff, and visitors, and for creating and maintaining a safe and secure campus community. Our officers also effectively handle occasional emergency/crisis situations such as severe weather, medical emergencies, assaults, and fire. The Public Safety Department takes a proactive approach to campus safety, and has officers on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
This position will work 40 hours/week, with 10-12-hour shifts beginning at 6 or 8 p.m. Shifts will be scheduled Monday-Friday and every other weekend.
Employees at St. Kate's feel a deep connection to the University's Mission and Vision , and they love that they can live their values at work. The starting salary for this full time, non-exempt position is $16-$16.75/hour (with shift differential), with excellent benefits , including:
• Free tuition (tuition remission) is available at St. Kate's for employees and their families
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Six weeks of paid parental leave
Employees receive uniforms and safety gear, paid on the job training and opportunities for career advancement.
St. Catherine University seeks creative, flexible staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity and multicultural understanding. Women and candidates of color are encouraged to apply. Consistent with the university's commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who speak to these themes.
Responsibilities:
● Respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, in a manner that affirms the worth and preserves the dignity of individuals, families and communities.
● Provide effective response, investigation, and documentation of unusual or criminal incidents, medical emergencies, and fire alarms.
● Effective patrol of buildings and grounds.
● Locking and unlocking buildings according to designated schedules.
● Responding to calls for assistance and providing escort services.
● Enforcing parking regulations.
● As a dispatcher, handle incoming calls and monitor responses.
● Conduct routine safety inspections of buildings and grounds using OSHA and other regulatory guidelines.
● Provide point-to-point service per University shuttle transportation schedule in designated University vehicle.
Required Qualifications
Required qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months of experience in customer service, community engagement or volunteer work.
• Current driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications:
• PC experience.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification preferred.
St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.
An offer of employment will require finger printing and criminal history (background) investigation. In addition, the candidate hired must meet University Van Certification qualifications.
EEO /Drug Free Workplace Employer /Tobacco-Free Campuses
Our university is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit the HERC website.