Campus Public Safety Officer

Months Per Year:
12 Months

Work Model:
Onsite

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

Seattle University's Core Competencies

Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.


Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.

Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.


Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.


Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.


Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.


Position Description:

The Campus Public Safety Officer is a vital member of our campus Public Safety team and serves as the first responder for the university under the direction of the Public Safety Supervisor or their designee. This dynamic, active role requires vigilance, quick decision-making, and engagement with the campus community. The Public Safety Officer is a uniformed, non-commissioned officer position that actively patrols campus grounds, provides essential medical and security aid, coordinates emergency services, documents critical incidents, and ensures the safety and well-being of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This role is deeply focused on community service and mental health support, as well as providing assistance to the greater campus community.

The Campus Public Safety Officer maintains a shift schedule that includes coverage during campus closures and holidays. Officers work collaboratively in teams of 5-6 personnel, including a supervisor and dispatcher. Our department is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Officers are assigned to one of our teams. Teams rotate between day and night shifts every six months to ensure balanced coverage.

Campus Safety & Security Operations (60%)

• Conduct proactive patrols to monitor security, prevent incidents, and ensure campus safety.
• Respond to non-emergency requests, provide campus escorts, and assist with general security concerns.
• Operate the communications center, including monitoring safety systems, CCTV, dispatching responders, and keeping records.
• Uphold Seattle University policies while maintaining a customer-service-focused approach.

Emergency Response & Incident Management (20%)

• Serve as the first responder to emergencies, including medical incidents, accidents, and security threats.
• Provide immediate medical assistance and coordinate emergency services (EMS, fire, law enforcement).
• Document and maintain accurate records of incidents, ensuring compliance with legal and institutional policies.

Communications Center Operations (10%)

• Operate the campus Public Safety communications center
• Monitor security and fire life safety systems and dispatch responders as needed
• Answer and triage campus emergency line calls, remaining calm and coordinating appropriate response
• Maintain computer-aided dispatch program to track calls, incidents, and officer activity
• Utilize campus video surveillance system to deter and respond to incidents

Community Engagement & Collaboration (10%)

• Offer support and guidance to students and staff, focusing on mental health and well-being.
• Collaborate with other Seattle University departments to enhance campus safety and services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Job Activity:

• Move.
• Communicate.
• Observe and recognize.
• Run.
• Outdoor Environment in all weather.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and one or more years of previous security experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, walking and running significant distances; restrain and take into custody another person; receive university sponsored self defense training; lift or otherwise move up to the weight of a person; climb stairs; occasionally work at heights above 30 feet. Must be able to perform duties in confined spaces and varying outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in both oral and written form, including use of two-way radio, telephone, and in face-to-face contacts. Must be able to give or take direction in stressful or emergency situations.
• Must be at least twenty-one years of age in order to legally enter a licensed or unlicensed drinking establishment to enforce rules and regulations.
• Valid Washington State driver's license required.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid required within three months of hire.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• All candidates must show a demonstrated commitment to diversity and the university's mission, vision, and values.
• All positions at Seattle University require a criminal history background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field. Higher education experience.

Application Instructions

Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.


Compensation at a Glance

$25.94

Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate's gender or any other protected status.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.

Benefits at a Glance

Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at:


Positions designated as hybrid eligible may offer the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule after successful completion of an introductory period of 3-6 months. In these cases, the role typically begins fully on campus to support onboarding and training, with the potential to transition to a hybrid arrangement thereafter.

Positions designated as on-site are not eligible for hybrid work and are expected to remain fully on campus.

All flexible work arrangements are subject to periodic review and may be modified or discontinued at any time at the university's discretion.