Patrol Officer 2nd shift (4pm-12am)

At MSOE, our Patrol Officers do more than protect—they connect, support, and serve. You’ll be the friendly face people trust, the calm in critical moments, and a key part of creating a safe, welcoming campus for MSOE students, staff, faculty and visitors alike.

We are seeking a full-time Patrol Officer to join our Public Safety team downtown Milwaukee, WI. As a Patrol Officer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the MSOE campus remains a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and faculty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Primary responsibilities include proactively patrolling campus buildings and property and responding to both emergency and non-emergency calls from the MSOE community and the public for assistance. Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities to make a lasting impact, build your professional skillset and grow as a team. Learn more about MSOE’s Campus Safety team, values and services here.

If you lead with integrity, empathy, and action—and believe great customer service belongs in public safety—this is your chance to make an impact every shift, every time.
About Us
MSOE is a private university with a history dating back to 1903 in the Milwaukee area. Our employees are passionate about delivering a customer-focused university experience built on our dedication to our students, staff and faculty and the community around us. The culture at MSOE is unique and driven by our core values – Collaboration, Excellence, Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity and Stewardship. Come join our community and be a part of building the leaders of tomorrow.

Pay: $25.50/hour

Schedule (2 options)

• Option 1: Thursday through Monday, 4:00pm to 12:00am // Off days Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• Option 2: Friday through Tuesday, 4:00pm to 12:00am // Off days Wednesdays and Thursdays
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as assigned
• Training schedule may vary slightly

Why Work for MSOE?

• Extensive, paid training to set you up for success
• MSOE covers the cost of all job-related training, equipment, uniform, and licenses and certifications
• A consistent full-time schedule
• Competitive medical, dental, life, disability and vision insurance plans available
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal) and Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement plan with up to 6% match and immediate vesting
• Educational benefit programs for employees, spouses and/or dependents
• On-campus fitness center available FREE of charge for all employees
• Employee parking in MSOE lots downtown at a reduced cost

Summary of duties for a Patrol Officer

• Respond to all emergency and non-emergency calls from the MSOE community and the public requesting assistance and/or police, fire, medical or other emergency services
• Determine the nature and location of the emergency, determine priorities, and direct Public Safety Patrol Officers or other emergency personnel as necessary in accordance with established procedures
• Enforce and comply with all University rules and regulations
• Good verbal and written communications skills, including clear and concise speech
• React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
• Must maintain all required licenses and permits
• Must successfully complete all initial and ongoing required training
• Must wear department-issued body armor, duty belt and all department-issued equipment while on duty

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Cover Public Safety Communications Officers and Public Safety University Service Officer shifts and breaks as needed
• Assist Director of Public Safety with creating department schedules
• Public Safety department vehicle maintenance
• Check fire extinguishers and panic alarms on campus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous Public Safety / Patrol Officer / Security experience required
• Previous firearms experience preferred
• Previous Defense and Arrest Tactics (DAAT) preferred
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, be able to drive, and be eligible to drive vehicles per MSOE driving policy
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State of Wisconsin Firearms Permit or meet the requirements to obtain a State of Wisconsin Firearms Permit
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State of Wisconsin Private Security Person License
• Must be at least 21 years of age on date of hire
• Must not be prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal or state law
• Must not be prohibited by a court order from possessing a firearm
• Successful completion of background and driving checks and a psychological evaluation

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to patrol the campus on foot, bicycle, or in a Public Safety vehicle. The employee is required to patrol campus building during their assigned shift.
• Occasional lifting or moving of heavy objects.

Work Environment

• This position works both inside and outside of buildings and therefore is exposed to various temperatures and weather dynamics.
• Uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and radios; operates an automobile.

If you're ready to be part of a committed Public Safety team in a place where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the first step toward a career at MSOE.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

It is the policy of MSOE to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, marital status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all jobs at the University and to all the terms, benefits, and conditions of employment/enrollment.

Job Code: 222

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