Public Safety Student Intern

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Background Investigation, Calendar Management, Campaigns, Code of Federal Regulations, Disability Accommodations, Emergency Care, Emergency Management, Employee Benefits, Organizational Skills, Public Safety

LOCATION

Salt Lake City, UT

POSTED

9 days ago

Details

Open Date 05/12/2026

Requisition Number PRN17083N

Job Title UU Student - Admin/Clerical

Working Title Public Safety Student Intern

Career Progression Track SJ

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? Yes

Standard Hours per Week Up to 10 hours per week.

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Maximum of 10 hours per week based on department needs and to accommodate student school schedule.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area President

Department 02128 - Chief Safety Officer

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $15.00

Close Date 06/24/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Department of Public Safety Chief Safety Office is seeking two candidates for it’s Student Ambassador Program to run from September 2026-April 2027. As an ambassador you will be collaborating within the department and community on special projects based on need and your unique interests. Past projects have included: pedestrian safety campaigns, various department tabling events, front desk support, student engagement, and Utah Campus Safety Summit preparation.

Safety is a top priority for the University of Utah. The Chief Safety Officer ( CSO ) for the University is the Director of Public Safety and serves as chief of police services. The CSO is responsible for overseeing the University’s Department of Public Safety, which includes the following operational divisions: University Police, Campus Security, Health Security, Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, and the central administrative Office of the CSO .

Safety looks and feels different to each person, and the U Department of Public Safety is committed to working with the community to foster a safe environment where all individuals feel empowered and equipped to succeed in their work, education, and other business with the university.

More at publicsafety.utah.edu.

Responsibilities

+ Work up to 10 hours a week based on need, academic schedule, and events.

+ Collaborate with DPS teams and/or individuals on special projects.

+ Assists on campus and state-wide safety initiatives, including the annual Utah Campus Safety Summit.

+ With approval from your department supervisor, identify a project that will target a particular campus community with the goal of furthering positive communication, education, and understanding between DPS and students on relevant public safety issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

Students involved in athletic, fraternity and sorority life, on campus housing, or other formal student groups are strongly

encouraged to apply.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the:University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

Online reports may be submitted athttps://oeo.utah.edu

https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

About the Company

University of Utah

The state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education, the University of Utah is the flagship university of the state. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs to more than 31,000 students (23,500 undergraduate and 7,500 graduate). The University is noted for its high research profile, its diversity of ideas and people, its stunningly beautiful setting and the warmth, friendliness, and collegiality of its faculty staff, and students. Imagine yourself working in a collaborative, creative, respectful environment where everyone’s contribution is needed and appreciated – University of Utah!

COMPANY SIZE

1,500 to 1,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Education

FOUNDED

1850

WEBSITE

http://www.utah.edu/

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