Public Safety Officer

Job Description

Public Safety Officer

Dixon Hendry Campus | Okeechobee, Florida

Shift: 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Indian River State College is seeking a confident, community-minded Public Safety Officer to help ensure a safe, welcoming environment for students, employees, and visitors at our Dixon Hendry Campus in Okeechobee.

This is more than a patrol position — it’s a visible leadership role on campus. You’ll serve as a steady presence during evening hours, helping protect people and property while building trust across our campus community.

If you are observant, decisive, and committed to service, we invite you to bring your expertise to The

Indian River State College is a leading public institution located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs.

At The River
, we believe every student’s and employee’s story matters. We value the different perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together on our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that’s supportive, inclusive, and inspiring. With flexible options online, on campus, and hybrid, we design learning experiences that meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program open doors by providing eligible students with tuition‑free access, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive.

When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a forward‑thinking and supportive community where your work truly matters. Your role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future, uplift students, and be part of a mission‑driven college that is changing lives every day.

• Health & Wellness:
  Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, supplemental plans, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Affordable Coverage: PPO/HMO options starting at just $50/month for individual coverage and $180/month for family coverage.
• Retirement Security:
  Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), plus tax‑deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) options.
• Time for You:
  Generous paid vacation, personal, and sick leave to support work‑life balance.
• Perks & Discounts:
  Reduced rates on services and tickets to local attractions.
• Growth & Development:
  Professional development programs, leadership training, and opportunities to advance your career.

Under minimal supervision, this position maintains the security and safety of people and property for the College. Duties include observing activity and traffic in assigned area; ensuring enforcement of College rules/regulations; and investigating, correcting, and/or reporting hazards and unusual or suspicious circumstances to the Chief of Campus Safety and/or supervisor for correction or follow‑up action.

• Attends shift briefings; maintains a presence on College property; patrols assigned areas including grounds and parking lots; conducts internal patrols of buildings; checks for vandalism, suspicious activity or persons, or safety/fire hazards; checks doors and windows of buildings to assure they are tightly closed and locked; notes in written logs any unlocked doors/window and submits information to supervisor; responds to alarms and dispatched calls such as thefts or liquor law violations;
  
  conducts tests and inspections; de‑escalates aggressive behaviors; performs traffic control as needed; alerts visitors of infractions as well as removing unwanted or disruptive visitors from College property; takes reasonable and safe efforts to detain trespassers or law violators on‑site until the arrival of a law enforcement officer; and assesses collected information and takes reasonable corrective actions.
• Compiles and writes reports regarding reportable incidents; identifies activities requiring follow‑up.
• Receives and disseminates clear and concise information via portable radio, telephone, verbal, and written…