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Public Safety Officer

Location
Fairfield, CT
Work mode
On-site
Employment type
Full-time

About the job

Job Description: Performs effectively as a Public Safety Officer and executes public safety-related duties in accordance with federal, state and university regulations; completes specialty tasks as assigned; remains abreast of public safety trends to enhance public safety skills and performs other duties necessary to ensure crime prevention of the university.

1. Effectively performs as a Public Safety Officer. This involves:

  • patrolling university buildings and grounds by way of radio-equipped cars, foot patrol and bicycles to prevent theft, trespass, vandalism or violations of General Statutes and/or university regulations,
  • investigating and reporting on any violations of the General Statute and/or university regulations,
  • enforcing parking regulations including the issuance of tickets, permits and coordination of towing efforts,
  • notifying supervisors and proper authorities regarding any violations of the General Statutes and/or university regulations,
  • responding and investigating motor vehicle accidents and accidents caused as a result of fire and personal injury in accordance with
  • proper public safety, health and safety procedures,
  • assisting in the supervision and professional development of officer trainees, non-officer Public Safety personnel and/or students,
  • performing general public safety functions including dispatch operations,
  • traffic control checkpoint duty, monetary escort services and basic
  • public safety service information to the general public,
  • effectively responding to and providing medical care in conjunction with appropriate completion of medical training.

2. Performs a specialty task as assigned.

3. Remains abreast of public safety trends and measures and attends appropriate training sessions to enhance public safety skills.

4. Executes other duties necessary to ensure crime prevention of the university.

5. Participates in the professional development of the department and the university. This involves:

  • participating in staff meetings as requested
  • acting as a responsible committee representative as requested,
  • promoting an image of efficiency and courtesy throughout the university community and consistent with the Department of Public Safety’s mission.

6. Promotes safe and secure working conditions. This involves:

  • promoting the proper utilization of equipment and materials,
  • reporting immediately any unsafe working conditions to supervisor.

7. Assumes responsibility of the shift when designated as the senior officer on duty.

8. Performs other related duties as directed or dictated by responsibilities.

SALARY: $25.00/hour

BENEFITS Fairfield University offers comprehensive benefits and resources designed to promote a healthy work and lifestyle for you and your family. The following is a summary of the opportunities available to our employees.

  • Medical/Dental/Prescription plans
  • 403(b) plan with 9% matching after one full year of continued appointment
  • 40 hour work week
  • Tuition Benefits for employees and their spouses
  • Grant-in-Aid for dependents of employees and eligibility to participate in the tuition exchange program
  • Competitive Vacation Accrual
  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • Free Parking

Please note whomever is hired will be required to take a health physical, drug test, psychological test, background check and physical agility test.

Duties may be changed and/or be added at an y time.

The wage for this position is $25.00/hour.

Category: SVP Finance & Administration - Public Safety Staff Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Eligible employees may receive health, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefits, and other benefits according to institutional policy. Fairfield University Benefits

Load a resume or CV first, then upload supporting documents including a cover letter at the bottom of the third page under the "My Experience" section where it says to upload a Resume/CV . You will be able to upload up to 5 other documents in this section. You will be unable to edit your application, so please have all documents available before applying.

Faculty Positions : If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email the additional documents to the applicable contact in the job description.

Staff positions : If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email them to hr@fairfield.edu

From Fairfield University's careers page (Workday), checked 30 Oct 2026.

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Posted 23 Sept 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job

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