Department

FSU Police Department

For more information, please visit: Public Safety

Responsibilities

• Provides a uniform presence in the prevention of criminal, unsafe, or potentially dangerous activity at Florida State University's Strozier Library.
• Using various patrol methods, observes and analyzes any suspicious persons and incidents. Assist staff, Police and emergency personnel during emergencies or disruptive situations. Challenges and reports unauthorized visitors to FSUPD. Maintains visual contact of trespassers and coordinates police response to intercept.
• Responds to emergencies, and/or unusual, suspicious, or extraordinary conditions. Notifies law enforcement of any structural fires, vehicular fires, automobile accidents and other situations. Patrols and monitor grounds, buildings and unsupervised places of the grounds of FSU, to ensure the safety and well-being of the campus and visitors.
• Provide periodic inspection of equipment, portable radios, and routing of defective IRS repair replacement.
• Perform duties regarding crowd, control in traffic direction in highly congested traffic situation such special events.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the chief, or their designee, not otherwise prohibited by law or regulations.
• As members of the library security team, we strive to provide the highest level of customer service to our campus community, and to ensure that all who enter our facilities are following the proper procedures for access. Our aim is to enhance our patrons' experience and encourage them to seek assistance when needed. We also aim to gain the trust of our community by being visible and approachable while we also look for and report suspicious activities.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to one year.)

• Must meet the requirements of Chapter 493, Florida Statutes.
• A valid Florida or Georgia driver's license or the ability to obtain prior to hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with crises and manage sensitive information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of this position including moving up to 30lbs.
• Experience working with applicable computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite, and basic computer functions.
• Ability to differentiate emergency from non-emergency situations.

Contact Info

For more information, please contact Amber Enfinger - aenfinger@fsu.edu

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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How To Apply

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.

Veterans' Preference

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 .

Considerations

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

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

This job is located at Strozier Library.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at : https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf .