Law Enforcement Officer

Department

Compensation

General Description / Primary Purpose

The Law Enforcement Officer provides proactive patrol, incident response, and law enforcement services to ensure the safety and security of the campus community. This role enforces laws and University regulations, conducts investigations, and supports emergency response operations.

Job Functions

• Conduct proactive patrols to deter crime and ensure campus safety
• Respond to incidents and take appropriate law enforcement action
• Investigate criminal activity and prepare reports
• Enforce University traffic, parking, and safety laws or regulations
• Provide assistance to the public, including first aid and escorts
• Monitor and respond to alarms and secure university facilities
• Control traffic, manage hazards, and support event safety operations
• Serve as a Tier 1 emergency responder
• Other duties as assigned

Core Competencies

• Law enforcement operations & incident response
• Communication & report writing
• Public service & community engagement
• Critical thinking & problem-solving
• Emergency response readiness

Required Qualifications

Department contact: Cindy Hoffer, [email protected]

Please upload your Global Profile from the ATMS/FDLE website.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNFis a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.