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Public Safety Officer---Metro

Fairleigh Dickinson University

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Job Title

Public Safety Officer---Metro

Campus

Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, NJ

Department

Public Safety-Metro

Hiring Manager

James Mattia

Hiring Manager Title

Associate University Director of Public Safety

College

Position Type

Staff

Grade

9

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Faculty Rank

Salary

$40,385.31

General Benefits

This position provides a comprehensive benefits package that

includes: employee tuition grant, health/dental/RX/vision

insurance, paid time off, retirement plan contributions, employer

paid life insurance and long term disability benefits, as well as

various voluntary benefits including but not limited to

supplemental life insurance, commuter benefits, long term care, and

FSA / HSA .

Status

Full-Time

Months Worked

12 Month

Job Summary

Reports infractions of university rules and regulations, state law,

and city ordinances; protects and secures University property and

equipment; and controls admittance to certain buildings and areas.

Also serves as Assistant Locksmith as required

Required Qualifications

1. A minimum of three years public safety experience preferred.

Alternate training may be accepted in lieu of public safety

training, i.e., military or civilian police, degree courses in

criminal justice, specialized certification programs, etc.

2. High school diploma or equivalent, with sufficient communicative

skills to read and understand instructions, and to clearly express

both written and verbal ideas.

3. Must be available for overtime as required.

4. Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in

accordance with the university’s Motor Vehicle Policy. A MVC check

will be required at the time of hire and thereafter as deemed

appropriate by the university. Candidates for hire will be required

to sign a waiver authorizing the MVC check.

5. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing

the background check.

6. Employment is conditional upon the satisfactory result of a

post-offer of employment medical/vision examination and drug test

administered by a university selected licensed medical

practitioner, indicating fitness and health to perform the

job.

Preferred Qualifications

Hours Worked

4- 9 hour days, 36 hours per week

Posting Date

02/05/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application Types Accepted

Application for Employment

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Job Type

Job Type
Full Time
Location
Teaneck, NJ

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