Public Safety Officer

Broward College

. Serve as a first responder providing emergency and non-emergency public safety services to the Broward College community .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeFort Lauderdale • Florida • United StatesJunior💰 $41,600 - $47,840 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public safety services, emergency response, and crime prevention techniques while maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal laws. Proficient in administering first aid, conducting investigations, and utilizing various safety and surveillance equipment.

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Florida Class D Security Officer LicenseCPR With AED CertificationPublic Safety KnowledgeIncident Command System PrinciplesCrime Prevention Methods

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Hard Skills

Emergency ResponseCrime InvestigationFirst Aid AdministrationPatrol TechniquesEvidence CollectionReport WritingTraffic DirectionSafety InspectionsCommunity OutreachLaw Enforcement Procedures

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityCustomer Service Orientation

Tools & Technologies

ComputersCommunications EquipmentAEDsVideo Surveillance EquipmentFire AlarmsAccess Control SystemsPatrol VehiclesGolf CartsIntrusion AlarmsVehicle Jump Starters

Certifications & Qualifications

Florida Class D Security Officer LicenseCPR With AED CertificationFirst Aid Certification

Industry Keywords

Public SafetyLaw EnforcementCrime PreventionEmergency ManagementCampus SafetyFire/Life Safety TechniquesCriminal LawCivil LawCommunity-Oriented PolicingBackground Screening

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a first responder providing emergency and non-emergency public safety services to the Broward College community
Foster a safe and secure environment through proactive patrol techniques, crime prevention, and awareness measures
Enforce local, state, and federal laws and college policies and procedures
Investigate, respond to, and document crimes, disturbances, and public safety incidents
Patrol by vehicle, bicycle, and on foot
Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls and critical incidents; assess situations and determine appropriate responses
Administer first aid and life support to victims when needed
Apply Incident Command System principles during developing critical incidents
Conduct and assist with investigations, interviews, evidence collection, and crime-scene security
Prepare detailed case reports, logs, incident reports, and written correspondence
Operate computers, communications equipment, AEDs, life-safety equipment, cameras, video surveillance equipment, vehicles, and vehicle jump starters
Conduct safety escorts, safety-hazard inspections, crime prevention and community outreach activities
Participate in ongoing training and assist in training new employees
Assist with parking enforcement, traffic direction, special-event security, surveillance, and unique assignments
Process evidence, prepare court cases, and provide legal testimony
Perform other assigned work-related duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of one year prior experience in related field of work required
Florida Class D Security Officer License or active law enforcement certification required
Valid Florida Driver’s License required, or obtain one within 30 days after employment as a condition of continued employment
Ability to successfully obtain CPR with AED certification within six months of initial hire date
Ability to use fire extinguishers, golf carts, and patrol vehicles
Working knowledge of public safety, law enforcement, and fire/life safety techniques
Basic knowledge of criminal and civil law
Basic knowledge of crime prevention methods, including community-oriented problem solving and policing
Ability to use computers, applicable software, fire alarms and extinguishers, intrusion alarms, access control and camera monitoring systems, key control, emergency management procedures, vehicles, and vehicle jump starters
Ability to work varying hours and days, including evenings, midnights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to successfully complete all required training and maintain related certifications
Employment contingent upon successful background screening
Must complete I-9 documentation and satisfy U.S. employment eligibility verification
Associate Degree or college credit hours in a public safety related field preferred
Prior campus public safety/law enforcement or related public safety experience preferred
First aid certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
Wellness Program
Vacation/Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement for employees and family members
Veterans’ Preference eligibility for eligible veterans and spouses
Reasonable accommodation during the application process