University Student Assistant - Safety Ambassador

Overview

JSU has created innovative policies and programs that give our employees the freedom to focus on their families while advancing their careers. Our policies also recognize the changing definitions of family — from blended families, adopted families, and same-sex domestic partnerships, to the demands of caring for aging parents.

Job no: 497979
Work type: University Student Assistant
Location: Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)
Categories: Student Employment

Department: University Police

Salary: $8.25 per hour (Max 26 hours per week)

Position Summary:

The University Department of Public Safety’s mission is to provide professional, proactive, and community-oriented service and protection, through prevention of crimes and other hazards, enforcement of the law, and safeguarding the constitutional guarantees of all within the campus community.

The University Student Assistant, while on duty within their assigned campus residential areas, will be responsible for the following safety-related duties as uniformed ambassadors:

• Conduct basic foot and scooter patrols in areas of Housing.
• Build positive relationships within residential community life.
• Proactively address potential safety issues (DPS Operational Plan, 2023, Goal
  2).
• Conduct lighting, door, fire extinguisher, automated external defibrillator checks, and monitor security cameras.
• Engage with members of the campus community to provide transportation directions and information about the Cocky Watch Program.
• Serve as a liaison from residents to police in addressing public safety concerns.
• Provide escorts at night, assist motorists, work events with large crowds, and conduct traffic control.
• Support first responders on calls for service.
• Additional duties as required by the department.

Positions may be filled based on individual applicants’ skills, qualifications, and departmental needs. Adheres to all department and University policies and procedures.

• Applicants must be enrolled as a JSU student taking at least three (3) hours per fall or spring semester. (Requirements for international students below. *)
• If not a first-time student, the applicant must have a GPA of 2.00 or higher.
• Selected applicants must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from MyJSU).

• All International Students must be in a valid immigration status.
• Due to Visa requirements international students must be enrolled as a full-time JSU student and possess each of the following:
• Passport from their respective country.
• F-1 Student Visa or J-1 Exchange Student Visa.
• U.S. Customs Form I-94.
• Official Social Security Card imprinted with “Valid for Work Only” or similar statement

• Resume

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crime statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Advertised: Jan 23 2026 Central Standard Time
Applications close: Jun 30 2026 Central Daylight Time