Public Safety Officer - Protective Services - OFMD

Overview

Position: Security/Patrol Officer (

Schedule:

40 hours)

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. This includes 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 on and off campus in teaching, clinical care, and research, our team ensures the seamless delivery of clinical care, advances research initiatives, and facilitates educational endeavors.

Assists with the enforcement of university policy and 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/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 discrepancies to Dispatch. Conducts escort van operations and outdoor safety checks. Supports Emergency Management for fire drills and assists with fire extinguishers and AED checks.
• Locks/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 Bike Patrol or other special duties may be provided with a bicycle or motor vehicle.

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

• Operate a motor vehicle.
• Office equipment.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by people in this classification and are not intended to be exhaustive. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

• Education: Required Qualifications:
  High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Certifications / Professional Licenses: The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential may be required depending on the role. 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.
• Driver’s License: A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.

• Work Experience: Customer Service (1 Year)
• Skills: Not Applicable
• More About This Job Eligible to obtain and maintain the St. Louis Metropolitan Security License within 30 days of hire. To obtain this license, individuals must meet basic licensing requirements and be at least 21 years of age. More details: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
• Educational/
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
  No additional education or certifications unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

• Salary Range: $17.03 - $24.61 / Hourly
• Benefits: See policy pages for vacation, holidays, health insurance, transit benefits, retirement savings plan, wellness programs, caregiver leave, tuition support, and other benefits. For policies and eligibility, see /

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.