Senior Security Guard

This position is within the Florida State University department of Public Safety.

Responsible for implementing security operations on Florida State University's campus or designated area.

Provides a uniform presence in the prevention of criminal, unsafe or potentially dangerous activity through a combination of foot, bicycle or motorized vehicle patrol by observation and analysis of any suspicious persons and incidents. This is in addition to the referral of persons who appear to be mentally disturbed or disoriented. Primarily patrols main campus parking lots and parking garages. Provides assistance to motorist with a disabled vehicle (battery jumps).

Makes checks of buildings that have explosive, corrosive, toxic chemicals and/or radioactive material. Responds to emergencies and notifies law enforcement of any structural fires, vehicular fires, automobile accidents and other situations. Performs duties regarding crowd control and traffic direction in highly congested and confused traffic situations such as athletic games, concerts and other special events.

Provides periodic inspection of equipment and portable radios and routing of defective items for repair or replacement.

Cultivates good relations with the community through non security related contacts with persons in the University community or visitors as well as the fair and impartial enforcement rules and regulations.

Other duties as assigned by Chief or designee.

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience. (Note: post high-school education and/or experience may substitute at a comparable rate.)

• Ability to meet the physical demands of this position including moving up to 30lbs
• A valid Florida or Georgia driver's license or the ability to obtain prior to hire.

For more information regarding this position, please contact Malia Brown at (850) 644-1239 and/or mbrown10@fsu.edu.

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If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans' Preference, select “yes” to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.

Click the links for eligibility information and required documentation, or call FSU Human Resources at (850) 644-6034.

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Special Risk Eligibility: This position does not qualify for special risk benefits and classification under applicable retirement or insurance programs.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.