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Human Resources

Campus Safety Officer

July 10, 2025
Position Vacancy Announcements

FLSA Classification

Non-Exempt, Unclassified

Salary Range/Grade

Salary Range: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Reports to

Chief of Police

Job Description 

Summary/objective

The Southern University at New Orleans Police Department (SUNOPD) is an internationally accredited law enforcement agency. Our goal is that with the help of the students, parents, faculty, staff, and community, we can create a productive and safe environment for everyone to learn and grow. SUNOPD's philosophy of community policing embodies the importance of cooperation, education, and police-community member partnerships.  SUNOPD is a one-stop-shop location for the students/staff and visitors to receive police services for crime reporting and investigation, emergency aid, assistance, and crisis intervention on campus. T

The Campus Safety Officer (CSO) is a part-time position that complement’s the department’s commissioned police officers and aids in our ability to expand our services across the campus community.  The CSO is responsible for fostering and maintaining a safe learning and working environment for the SUNO campus community.  This environment is attained through proactive patrol of the campus, to include its buildings and grounds, and through positive interactions with the community we serve. 

The CSO is a non-commissioned security officer who maintains high visibility on the University’s campus in order to aid faculty, staff, students, and visitors.  The CSO must display a professional image and pleasant demeanor at all times as they are oftentimes an individual’s first point of contact when immediate assistance is needed. 

When on duty, the CSO will report to the department’s commanding officer at that time.  Additionally, the CSO is considered essential personnel with weekend/holiday availability required.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

  1. Creating and maintaining a safe learning and working environment for members of the SUNO campus community.
  2. Provide required services to the SUNO campus community, including: walking or driving escorts, locking and unlocking of campus buildings according to class schedules and events, and providing information and assistance to the community as needed.
  3. Respond to emergency and non-emergency requests for assistance. Initiate and coordinate Police, Fire, and EMS response as needed.
  4. Monitor campus activities and facilities through proactive patrol and observation.
  5. Identify after hours' facilities issues and assist in the coordination of emergency maintenance response.
  6. Prepare required incident reports completely and accurately for all security and safety related activities.
  7. Regularly monitor and use critical infrastructure systems, including: CCTV systems, fire alarm panels, automation systems, alarms, access card systems, and parking enforcement systems.
  8. All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

Competencies

  • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse work environment.
  • Ability to be attentive to details, be accurate, be precise.
  • Ability to work in a team environment; and work independently with little or no supervision.
  • Ability to reason/analyze; maintain confidentiality; and demonstrate patience, understanding.
  • Ability to show initiative; multi-task and organize workflow; manage one or more projects simultaneously; and handle frequent interruptions.

Work environment

Typical work environment is continually changing. Includes working in both indoor spaces and outdoors for long periods of time in varying weather conditions.

Physical demands

Sitting, standing, or walking for long periods of time; regular computer, phone, and office equipment use; ability to drive a motor vehicle in order to patrol campus grounds and provide escorts; ability to communicate in person and over the phone.

Travel required

On-campus travel required.

Required education and experience

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Valid driver's license with clean driving record.

Preferred education and experience

  • One (1) year of professional experience in public safety, security, or other relevant position.
  • Experience in customer service, community engagement, or volunteer work (including student employment).

Additional eligibility requirements

Not applicable. (For HR use)

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Southern University at New Orleans is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Working at Southern University at New Orleans

As a member of the Southern University System, Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; paid holidays; and tuition waiver for qualified employees. 

 

 

Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Non-Discrimination Statement

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal, state, and local laws, Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) forbids discriminating or harassing conduct that is based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in Uniformed Services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws.

 

This commitment applies but is not limited to decisions made with respect to hiring and promotion, the administration of educational programs and policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other College-administered programs. Discriminatory acts of any kind are strictly forbidden.

 

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Office of Human Resources.