Campus Safety Officer - Armed

Location: Fort Pierce, FL · Type: Part time · Posted: 2026-09-08 · Reference: R5580

Indian River State College is seeking a dedicated and service-oriented Campus Safety Officer - Armed to help maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, employees, and visitors across our campuses. In this vital role, you will patrol college properties, respond to incidents and emergencies, enforce campus policies, conduct safety and security inspections, and support emergency preparedness efforts. The ideal candidate is a calm and confident professional with strong observational skills, sound judgment, a commitment to customer service, and the ability to de-escalate challenging situations while fostering positive relationships within a diverse college community.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by protecting people and property while supporting the College's mission of student success.

Indian River State College is a leading public institution on Florida's Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are committed to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor's degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs that meet the needs of our region.

At The River , we believe every student's and every employee's story matters. We value the diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together across our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that is supportive, inclusive, and inspiring.

With flexible learning options online, on campus, and hybrid, we meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program expand access by providing eligible students with tuition- free opportunities, ensuring every learner has the chance to thrive.

When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a collaborative and mission-driven community where your work makes a meaningful impact. Here, your role is more than a job; it's an opportunity to shape futures, support student success, and contribute to a college that is changing lives every day.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under minimal supervision, this position maintains the security and safety of people and property for the College. Duties include; observing activity and traffic in assigned area; ensuring enforcement of College rules/regulations; and investigating, correcting, and/or reporting hazards and unusual or suspicious circumstances to the Campus Safety Supervisor for correction or follow-up action.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as medium work involving lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary and light work.

Physical Demand Level:

Light to Medium Work. The position primarily involves vehicle-based patrol using a golf cart, with intermittent walking, standing, and limited lifting requirements.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Working Conditions

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Additionally, all employees of the College are expected to maintain professional standards of communication, able to learn and apply new technology, and abide by all policies and procedures. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.

Staff

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Regular

The hourly rate for this position starts at $21.09/hour Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and education Open until filled