Join our team! What We Offer At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives. About this role Responsible for providing safety and security for visitors, students, faculty, and staff. Patrols the campus grounds, responds to calls, issues parking authorizations and citations, and writes incident and accident reports. This role may be required to work a fluctuating schedule to include nights, weekends, and at other campuses as scheduled. What a day of a Campus Safety Officer looks like : Monitors parking areas and other department or campus facilities to prevent problems and checks building security. Issues parking authorization for faculty, student and staff, and issues related reports. Opens and closes buildings, responds to alarms, notifies proper officials of alarms and breakdowns. Investigates disruptions and incidents on department or campus property. Writes and submits accurate, detailed reports on all incidents. Monitors visitor access to various areas of the campus. Reports unsafe conditions and other safety concerns during patrolling duties. Directs emergency medical personnel to the appropriate areas of the campus during emergency situations. Keeps department and campus facilities in clean, litter-free and in an orderly condition. Performs or assists in performing safety and fire inspections. Follows established safety practices. Maintains and performs in a safe workplace. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. We'd love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED Some related experience

Knowledge of:

Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications Skilled in: Delivering a high level of customer service Attention to detail Incident investigations Ability to: Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of service Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Regular physical attendance required Valid Florida driver's license

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

Frequency Reach and grasp objects

• Daily Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Daily Stand for extended periods of time
• Daily Use of video display terminal
• Daily Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Daily Communicate information orally and in writing
• Daily Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
• Daily Proofread and check documents for accuracy
• Daily Experience exposure to uncomfortable work environment due to extreme temperature, noise level, and other conditions
• Daily Risk for occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens
• Daily Operate motor vehicle
• Weekly Work a fluctuating work schedule
• Weekly This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job.

It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. The minimum base pay for this position starts at $15.80/ hour, however, the offer may vary based on the candidate's education and experience. Wait, there is more!

Culture:

Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.

Education Benefits:

Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.

Health and Wellness:

Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.

Generous Time Off:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.

Panther Perks:

Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

Professional Development:

Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.

Retirement Investments :

State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

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Palm Beach State College:

Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered. Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation. An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications. The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel. Application Deadline This position will close on August 18, 2026 at 11:59pm