Public Safety Officer

Public Safety Officer

Job no: 497358

Full time/Part time: Full-time

Location: South Orange

Categories: Staff

The Public Safety officer's primary purpose is to protect life and property. This is accomplished through a variety of tasks including: preventive patrol, reporting suspicious persons/activities, reporting unsafe conditions, providing transportation to students and the enforcement of University's rules and regulations. Regulate pedestrian and vehicular traffic and provide a security presence for dignitary visits, special events, and sporting events. They complete written reports on all security related matters and provide information and assistance to students, staff and the general public. Finally, they assist South Orange Police, Fire, and Rescue Squad when necessary or as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Preventive Patrol:
• Conduct patrols of the parking deck, surface parking lots, University grounds, surrounding streets, neighborhoods, and all off-site University locations.
• Lock/Unlock buildings according to daily operation schedule.
• Operate our SHU ride transportation vehicles
• Perform Fire Extinguisher Inspections
2. Control vehicular access to the campus by:
• Enforcing regulations requiring parking permits and/or parking guest passes.
• Identification and/or the removal from campus of all unauthorized vehicles.
3. Create and maintain all departmental detailed documentation for reporting and investigative purposes, including:
• Complete departmental incident report
• Calls for service: escorts, jumpstarts, and lock outs
• Complete motor vehicle accident report
• Generate property reports
4. Public Safety is the 1st responder to all emergency calls occurring on campus, including but not limited to:
• Medical emergencies (provide CPR, AED, and First Aid)
• Fire alarms
• Bomb Threats
• Intrusion alarms
• Maintenance
5. Customer service by:
• Providing directions
• Escorts/Transportation - on and off campus
• Vehicular jumpstarts
• Vehicle lockouts
6. Provide security services at all visits of dignitaries, special events and sporting contests by:
• Direct and control vehicular/pedestrian traffic.
• Perform package inspections.
• Maintain crowd control.

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED. 1-3 years of relevant work experience, which may include experience in public safety, military, police or criminal justice coursework. Must be able to operate a 14-Passenger vehicle. Must be in good physical condition.

Desired Qualifications:

Community policing course, CPR, AED, First Aid certification, basic computer skills, have knowledge of alarm systems, the ability to write a clear and concise report, be able to clearly communicate directions and instructions as well as work well under pressure.

Licenses and Certificates:

Valid New Jersey driver's license required with a good driving record.

Salary Range:

$15.92 - $17.60 per hour

Exempt/Nonexempt: Nonexempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Patrol shift: Sunday-Thursday 11PM-8AM

Benefits Information:

Full Time Benefits

Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at


Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and support the University's mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.

Advertised: 27 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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