Public Safety Officer

Job Announcement

Position Information


Position Title
Public Safety Officer


Campus
All


Department
Public Safety


Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct
Part Time


Exempt or Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt


Regular,Temporary, or Grant
Regular


General Description


Provides for the safety of students, faculty and staff and the security of college buildings and property by preserving law and order and enforcing regulations.

Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities
• Controls vehicular and pedestrian traffic to ensure orderly flow of both throughout campus. Manages parking lots and issues vehicle violations for parking infractions when necessary.
• Patrols campus by vehicle and foot patrol to ensure security of people, parking lots, buildings and College property.
• Provides directions and assistance to campus visitors.
• Assists in evacuations during fire alarm activations, bomb threats or other emergencies.
• Prepares incident and accident reports documenting details of such incidents.
• Reports traffic, safety and/or security infractions to proper authorities.
• Operates two way radio as needed.
• Provides emergency first aid and C.P.R. in the event of injury.
• Performs all duties assigned by supervisor.

Education Requirements


High School graduate or GED equivalency required.

Experience


Six months experience providing security service in an industrial, academic or service-oriented environment.

Competencies and Skills Required
• Must have and maintain a valid NJ driver's license.
• Good knowledge of College rules and regulations.
• Good knowledge of campus building locations.
• Knowledge of police report writing.
• Knowledge of traffic control procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to follow detailed oral or written instructions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is required to walk and sit for extended periods and is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions; including but not limited to, heat, cold, humidity, rain, and direct sunlight. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The employee may be exposed to stressful or potentially dangerous situations or incidents.
• The employee may be required to work at any College campus, center, or offsite function, as needed.
• The employee must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Salary
$20.84 per hour


Additional Information


UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled

Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.

Terms of Employment


Part time. Hours not to exceed 25 per week. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.

Posting Detail Information


Open Date
05/08/2026


Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes