Public Safety Officer

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number NA01585

Position Information

Position Title Public Safety Officer State Employment Status Full Time Position Status Regular If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant) Position Type Staff Job Family Community Safety and Law Enforcement # Hours Per Week 36/44 Position Overview

Be The Difference Begins with Great People.

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We're always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team - people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community.

We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind.

We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community.

Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement!  For more information, please view our Total Rewards guide.

This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees' career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.

The Public Safety Officer's primary duties are to patrol buildings and grounds within an assigned area on foot or in a vehicle; secure and unsecure buildings; report unusual or suspicious circumstances or conditions; activate and de-activate alarm systems; Monitor and report obvious malfunctions in building physical plant mechanical systems such as heating, air conditioning, lighting, water leaks, etc. Provide assistance, directions, and information to University personnel and visitors. Detect and report any non-University affiliated persons in areas where it is not permissible. Render basic first aid as appropriate and request medical assistance as necessary. Perform any and all related duties as required or assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Patrol the campus by foot or by vehicle and answer calls to perform locking and unlocking functions, check alarms, or checking parking issues.

2. Investigate and record irregularities which occur during assigned shifts and take necessary action within limits or prescribed policies and procedures to correct the situation.

3. Prepare written reports of accidents or irregularities.

4. Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Possess High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Must possess a valid Driver's License with favorable driving record at time of appointment.

Ability to pass a drug screen and police background investigation including a motor vehicle check.

Must be at least18 years of age.

Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.

Effective interpersonal skills to resolve a wide variety of sensitive situations. Same as above

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, exercise sound judgment and work independently.

A strong commitment to providing top-quality customer service.

The ability to interact professionally and effectively with diverse publics is required.

Demonstrated ability to think and act effectively in emergency and sensitive situations

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Prior related experience (preferably in campus security) or comparable formal education is preferred.

Department Police Department Posting Date 07/27/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants EOE Statement

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you able to work 3rd shift, weekends, and holidays?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

• • In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of driving intoxicated or impaired, or under the influence of drugs?

• Yes

• No

• • In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of reckless driving or a substantially similar violation (e.g., drag racing)?

• Yes

• No

• • In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of refusing to submit to a lawfully requested breathalyzer or other blood alcohol test?

• Yes

• No

• • In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of speeding in excess of 20 mph over the posted speed limit?

• Yes

• No

• • In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of negligent homicide, manslaughter, hit and run, or a similar offense, irrespective of the specific nature of the crime charged or the punishment imposed?

• Yes

• No

• • In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of intentionally leaving the scene of an accident?

• Yes

• No

• • In the past three (3) years, have you been involved in three (3) or more at-fault accidents or moving violations?

• Yes

• No

• • In the past year, have you been involved in two (2) or more at-fault accidents or moving violations?

• Yes

• No

• • The starting hourly rate is $18.30 an hour. Please indicate below your interest in the position

• Yes, I'm interested.

• No/Maybe (please explain below)

• • If you responded no above, please provide us with your requested salary range.

(Open Ended Question)