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Missouri State University lists this Campus Safety Specialist opportunity in springfield, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Campus Safety SpecialistFirst date of consideration will be August 11, 2026. Review of applications will continue until filled. Shifts (not all shifts may be available, the most immediate shift is CSS 1B as bolded below) CSS 1A – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ) Monday-Friday CSS 1B – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ) Saturday-Wednesday CSS 1C – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ) Thursday-Monday CSS 1D – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ) Wednesday-Sunday CSS 1E – 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (0930 – 1730) Monday – Friday CSS 2A – 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. ) Monday-Friday CSS 2C – 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. ) Saturday – Wednesday CSS 2D – 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. ) Wednesday-Sunday CSS 3A – 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. ) Monday-Friday CSS 3B – 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. ) Wednesday-Sunday CSS 3C – 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. ) Friday-Tuesday CSS 3D – 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. ) Saturday-WednesdayPosition Title - Campus Safety SpecialistWork Location - Springfield CampusOut-of-State Employment - Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.Department - Office of University SafetyHR Home Department - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICESPay Grade - 24Proposed Salary - $17.00/hour with $.30/hour second shift differential and $.60/hour third shift differentialSponsorship Information - Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? - No, Position is available to all applicants.Appointment Type - Full Time RegularExempt/Non-Exempt - Non-ExemptGeneral Function - The Campus Safety Specialist performs safety, loss prevention, traffic control duties, conducts regular vehicular, bike, and foot patrols and responds to emergency and non-emergency situations, renders assistance as appropriate, and makes reports. The Campus Safety Specialist enforces University parking and other University regulations, directs traffic, and provides directions and information. The Campus Safety Specialist is instrumental in campus safety through proactive safety efforts, such as identifying hazards, making building visits, checking safety equipment, delivering safety and security lectures as required, and having positive interaction with students, faculty, staff, and guests.Description of Primary Duties - Shifts (not all shifts may be available, the most immediate shift isCSS1B as bolded below)CSS1A – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ) Monday-FridayCSS1B – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ) Saturday-WednesdayCSS1C – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ) Thursday-MondayCSS1D – 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ) Wednesday-SundayCSS1E – 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (0930 – 1730) Monday – FridayCSS2A – 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. ) Monday-FridayCSS2C – 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. ) Saturday – WednesdayCSS2D – 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. ) Wednesday-SundayCSS3A – 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. ) Monday-FridayCSS3B – 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. ) Wednesday-SundayCSS3C – 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. ) Friday-TuesdayCSS3D – 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. ) Saturday-WednesdayMinimum Acceptable Qualifications - Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is required. Experience: With a high school diploma, at least two years of work experience is required; experience in positions involving customer service, safety, security, loss control, parking, traffic control, fire prevention, emergency services, or related fields is preferred. With an Associate's degree, one year of experience as described above is required; with a Bachelor's degree, no experience is required. Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills are required. The ability to conduct effective interviews, make accurate observations, and write detailed reports is required. Excellent interpersonal skills are required. The ability to work without constant supervision and within a framework of specific guidelines is required. Knowledge of methods and procedures related to safety activities, including prevention, investigation, and traffic control is required. Computer literacy is required. The ability to react quickly and appropriately to threatening emergency and non-emergency situations, make accurate observations and remember details of situations and individuals, and learn, understand, and apply policies, laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations to individual circumstances is required. The ability to learn to operate the full range of department vehicles, interpret fire alarm systems, develop an understanding of the surveillance camera system, develop knowledge of campus buildings and geography, and work effectively as a team member and individual is required. Certification and Training: A valid driver's license is required. Current certification for First Aid, Adult, Child and Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillators (AED) is required throughout the appointment. Successful completion of Incident Command System (ICS) 100 and National Incident Management System (NIMS) 700 training is required or obtained within one year of appointment. All newly hired Campus Safety Specialists will successfully complete a Campus Safety orientation training prior to being assigned to a shift. Successful completion of the MSU bicycle training is required. Effort: The position requires extended periods of standing, the ability to move quickly throughout campus on foot and by bike, including climbing stairs in all University buildings. The ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to fifty (50) pounds is required. This position occasionally works in confined spaces and at heights. Work is performed primarily out-of-doors, in varied weather conditions. Bicycle duty occurs on all three shifts. Other: The scope of the position may require nighttime, holiday, and/or weekend work. Overtime may be required to meet the staffing needs of the department. Employees in this job classification are designated as essential employees and must report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed. Positions associated with this job classification may be located in facilities requiring the position to be designated 'sensitive' as defined by University policy. Positions associated with this job classification may include job duties, responsibilities, or activities that are subject to export control regulations.Additional QualificationsOpen Date - 07/28/2026Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open
Worksite address
springfield, MO, 65801, US
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