Job Description
Salary: $23.08 Hourly
Location : College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University - St. Joseph, MN
Job Type: Non-Exempt, Temporary/Provisional, Non-Ben. Eligib
Job Number: 02174
Department: Life Safety - SJU
Opening Date: 02/12/2026
Position Summary The Department of Life Safety Services at Saint John's University invites applications for a part-time, non-benefit eligible position of Security Officer.
This position is responsible for patrolling campus areas as assigned and must attend to matters of security (law enforcement), traffic control, and general health and safety of all members of the Saint John's Community. This position requires a flexible schedule and varying 8-10 hour shifts, special events and weekends as needed.
Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement
The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John's University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.
CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information).For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU.
The posted wage range represents CSB and SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.
Responsibilities - Responsible for regular assigned patrol duties either on foot, bicycle, or motor vehicle.
- Patrol of buildings and grounds as defined and assigned by the Director of Life Safety, or the authority in charge, for the purpose of security, safety and order.
- Provide emergency assistance and protection where needed and authorized and report hazardous conditions and potential fire problems.
- Provide assistance to guests, students, employees, members of the monastic community and officers of the corporation when requested or authorized to do so by current regulations and policies of the department, or corporation.
- Respond to all fire calls, medical emergencies, traffic caused incidents, breaches of security, criminal complaints and calls for assistance to provide whatever aid and assistance is requested or needed as authorized by policies of the department or corporation.
- Investigate and report all traffic caused accidents to proper authorities as directed by departmental policies and is responsible for the enforcement of vehicular traffic and parking regulations, as well as traffic and crowd control duties at campus events as assigned.
- Testify as required at judicial proceedings called by proper authorities including, but not limited to State, County and local court authorities, and University authorized investigations or hearings.
- Responsible for the accuracy and preparation of required departmental reports and records.
Qualifications - High School diploma required.
- Valid vehicle operators license (Minnesota-class D).
- Have or be eligible for certification in Emergency Medical Responder level/CPR.
- Capable of periods of prolonged physical activity including walking, running and standing. Must be able to handle all types of situations with calm and authority.
- Computer skills preferred.
To Apply Applications are accepted online by clicking the "Apply" button. Interested applicants should complete the application form and submit the application and resume.
If you require special accommodations to participate in the Saint John's University hiring process, please contact us at (320) 363-5500 or employment@csbsju.edu.It is the policy of SJU to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check. Saint John's also utilizes E-Verify as part of its onboarding process to confirm work authorization.
Saint John's University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Non-Benefit Eligible
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Temporary work, Part time, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work