Public Safety Officer

Posting Details

Position Information


Position Title
Public Safety Officer


Division
Finance & Administration


Department/Office
Security

Position Summary Information


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St. Catherine University invites applications for an Public Safety Officer within Public Safety Department. All positions are full-time and paid hourly.

Our Public Safety Officers care about the safety of our campus and provide help and support to students, employees, and visitors, creating a safe and secure campus community. The Public Safety Department takes a proactive and preventative approach to campus safety, and has officers on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our officers receive uniforms and safety gear, paid on the job training and opportunities for career advancement.The specific schedule available will be discussed during the interview process.

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.
• Patrolling buildings and grounds throughout each shift.
• Locking and unlocking buildings according to designated schedules.
• Responding to calls for assistance and providing escort services, occasionally handling emergency situations such as severe weather, assaults, and fire.
• Enforcing parking regulations.
• Acting as a dispatcher, handing incoming calls and monitoring responses.
• Conducting routine safety inspections of buildings and grounds using OSHA and other regulatory guidelines.

Shift: day and night shift


Hourly Rate: $19.00/hour+, with shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts

The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.

Employees at St. Kate's feel a deep connection to the University's Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:

• Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid "gift" days when the University is closed.
• Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b retirement plan access
• Accrued sick time

Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found HERE .

St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum Qualifications


A minimum of three months experience in customer service, community engagement or volunteer work is required.

Preferred Qualifications


We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes multicultural understanding and cultural fluency, consistent with the University's mission and values.

EEO Statement


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 all religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Application instructions for STAFF


Visit St. Kate Careers to apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment.


St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace Our university is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit:

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
20220565-STAFF


Posting Start Date
08/26/2026


Application Deadline
09/09/2026