Public Safety Officer (Per Diem) Salary $19.00 Hourly
Location: Lawrenceville Job Type: Temporary Job Number: Rider00260 Division: Student Affairs Department Public Safety Opening Date: 01/07/2026 FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description We take pride in the ever-evolving nature of our work, which transforms the lives of our students, preparing them for personal and professional success. Rider University is consistently recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report as a best college, and as a best-value institution. With more than 100 majors, minors and programs, 21 Division I athletic teams and 150-plus clubs and organizations, Rider Broncs create their own pathways to success with the support of the University community.
Position Overview Rider University invites applications for per diem Public Safety Officers within the Office of Public Safety. The Public Safety Officer provides the university with excellent customer & community service assistance, protects life, and safeguards property through the maintenance of law and order by enforcing all rules and regulations governing Rider University.
Responsibilities • Conduct systematic patrols of buildings and the grounds to protect persons and property; • Respond to any and all assignments and calls for service; • Conduct traffic control functions, regulate parking in designated lots, issue parking permits, issue violation summonses and warnings, and perform vehicle registration; • Promptly respond to alarms, determine the cause, advise the supervisor, and document the incident; • Respond to emergency situations, evaluate and request assistance if needed; provide immediate care, advise the supervisor, and document with a report; • Provide security services for various University and student social events; • Alert Facilities Management of systems fail.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of one-year law enforcement, security, military, or firefighting experience or a Bachelors degree in a related field Must be at least 21 years of age Must have, or be willing to obtain within one year, CPR and First Aid certification Must possess the following: • demonstrated ability to work well with others and under both direct and indirect supervision; • excellent interpersonal skills; • demonstrated ability to be professional and calm under pressure; • a high degree of dedication, honesty, and integrity; • computer literacy; • ability to perform physical aspects of the job; • willingness and ability to work flexible hour.
The completion of a satisfactory background is required. Individuals must possess a valid and satisfactory drivers license.
This position has been deemed essential by the University to ensure the continuation of critical University operations, attend to the needs of students and others, and protect the Universitys assets during an emergency or when the University has closed or suspended operations. University employees designated as essential personnel must remain on duty or report to work as regularly scheduled to avoid interruption of essential services unless directed or permitted to do otherwise, as indicated by their department supervisor.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience College degree and a minimum of two years security training with police training preferred. First responder or EMT certification
Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success. Rider University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is not eligible for benefits.
Employer Rider University Address: 2083 Lawrenceville Road Lawrenceville, New Jersey, 08648-3099 Phone: 609-896-5000 Website: https://www.rider.edu