Public Safety Officer - Protective Services - OFMD

Position Summary

The Operations & Facilities Management Department at WashU Medicine is committed to delivering a comprehensive range of services to support the medical campus. We oversee maintenance and operations for 65 buildings, covering more than 11.1 million gross square feet of space, including the 11‑story, 609,000‑square‑foot neuroscience research building which houses one of the world’s highest concentrations of neuroscientists. Our responsibilities include operational and administrative support, strategic planning, and project management.

As WashU Medicine expands its presence both on and off campus in teaching, clinical care, and research, our team remains instrumental in ensuring the seamless delivery of clinical care, advancing research initiatives, and facilitating educational endeavors.

Assists with the enforcement of university policy/procedures. Patrols facilities and campus. Reports situations to the communications center. Receives calls for service from the communications center. Provides a variety of logistical and administrative tasks as needed to support the department’s daily missions.

• Provides internal/external patrol for university properties, reporting safety or security issues to Dispatch. Receives and compiles information for incident reports on minor, non‑criminal incidents. Responds to situations and assists response personnel. Assists in investigations. Provides event support with block‑offs, traffic direction, and pedestrian safety.
• Conducts building checks, including access control devices and door locks, and looks for possible safety or security issues. Reports any discrepancies to Dispatch. Conducts escort van operations and outdoor safety checks. Provides support to the Emergency Management for fire drills and assists with fire extinguishers and AED checks.
• Locks and unlocks doors to permit entry at appropriate times. Provides mail and package delivery daily for the department. Performs other administrative duties as directed.
• Takes possession of found property, attempts to locate the owner, and secures said property according to established policy.
• Provides backup and relief in the Communications Center as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Alternative work schedule as a regular part of the job (on‑call, shifts, evenings, and weekends).
• Requires extensive safety training.
• Requires protective devices.
• Response Officers/Bike Patrol Officers perform duties in the established uniform, primarily on foot.
• Officers assigned to the Bike Patrol or other special duties may be provided with a bicycle or motor vehicle.

• Typically standing or walking.
• Typically running or climbing.
• Typically bending, crouching, and stooping.
• Occasional lifting (25 – 50 lbs.).

• Operate a motor vehicle.
• Office equipment.

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

St. Louis Metropolitan Security License – St. Louis City/St. Louis County. St. Louis Metropolitan Security License – within 30 days of hire – St. Louis City/St. Louis County.

Customer Service (1 Year).

Not Applicable.

A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a St. Louis Metropolitan Security License within 30 days of hire.
• In order to obtain this St. Louis Metropolitan Security License, one must meet the basic licensing requirements for the Security Officer licensing category which specifies that individuals must be at least 21 years of age ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• Must obtain and maintain a Missouri Class E or Illinois Class D Driver’s license within 30 days of hire.

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.