Safety Officer-Armed

About the role

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Prescott, Arizona Campus Safety & Security Department is accepting applications for Armed Safety Officers to support the department's efforts to provide a safe and secure campus for students, faculty, staff, and guests. Job Duties: Maintaining a highly visible presence on campus through campus vehicle and foot patrols. Responding to wide-ranging calls for service, including security related, mental health, medical, and fire. Conducting preliminary field investigations of a low to moderate scope. Completing all required University and Department specific training. Working with department software systems related to the protection of the campus, including Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), CCTV, Access Control, Communication, and Microsoft Office Applications. Providing support for special events and sporting events on campus. Participation in campus community events as a representative of the Campus Safety & Security Department, in support of the department's community policing philosophy. Working extended hours and overtime to meet the safety and security needs of the department and the campus community. Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle! Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health-because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you! Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26. Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period. Generous Time Off: Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

Requirements

• Required Education and Qualifications:
• High School Diploma (or GED).
• Preferred Associates Degree.
• 3 years work related experience as an armed professional. Prior law enforcement, military, or private security. Experience must be within the last 10 years.
• Excellent communications skills, written and verbal.
• Required licenses, certificates, and abilities.
• Must have the physical ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time, walking up and down stairs, running, lifting heavy objects from the ground, and participating in defensive tactics training of a moderate intensity.
• Ability to obtain a DPS armed guard card within 90 days of hire.
• Must pass a background investigation, psychological screening, and have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Continued employment is contingent upon successfully meeting all training, background check, and armed guard card requirements
• Requirements to be able to drive a university vehicle:
• Must possess

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Description Embry-Riddle: Celebrating 100 Years of Leadership in Aviation and Aerospace As Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University marks its Centennial, we proudly celebrate 100 years of advancing the future of flight and aerospace education. With vibrant residential campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ - and a Worldwide network spanning nearly 120 global locations - Embry-Riddle stands as the world's largest aviation and aerospace university. For a century, we have led innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students around the globe. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space empower the next generation of leaders to shape the future of flight, exploration, and discovery. As we launch our next century, we remain committed to excellence, innovation, and preparing graduates who will transform industries and redefine what is possible.

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