Public Service Assistant (College of Law)

College of Law

The Florida State University College of Law is seeking a Public Service Assistant to help maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This position is essential to ensuring the safety and security of campus facilities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Access Control & Surveillance

• Active monitoring of entrances, exits, parking lots, and common areas.
• Routine patrols of assigned buildings, including after-hours checks.
• Prompt response to alarms, incidents, and emergencies in accordance with established procedures.
• Enforcing access control and building security protocols.
• Identifying and reporting safety hazards.
• Maintaining a professional and approachable presence to promote a secure and welcoming environment.

Incident Reporting and Safety Oversight

• Promptly document and report security incidents, safety hazards, and maintenance issues to the appropriate supervisor and through designated campus reporting channels.
• Assist in identifying and addressing potential safety risks to help maintain a secure and safe environment for all building occupants and visitors of the law school.

Emergency Response and Preparedness

• Respond promptly and professionally to security incidents, emergencies, alarms, and reports of suspicious activity.
• Participate in safety drills, training sessions, and emergency preparedness exercises as required to maintain readiness.
• Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, coordinate with campus police, facilities staff, and emergency services during critical incidents or building evacuations.
• Assist with continuity of operations planning and implementation to support the law school’s ability to maintain essential functions during and after emergencies.
• May provide basic first aid help during emergencies until medical professionals arrive.

Policy Enforcement and Community Engagement

• Assists in enforcing campus and law school policies, building regulations, and safety protocols to support a secure and orderly environment.
• May contribute to student, faculty, and staff orientations by preparing and/or delivering presentations that highlight available services and outline key safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and visitors to provide guidance, share safety information, and address concerns or questions.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

A high school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience. (Note: post high-school education and/or experience may substitute at a comparable rate.)

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established security protocols.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans' Preference, select “yes” to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.

Click the links for eligibility information and required documentation, or call FSU Human Resources at (850) 644-6034.

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position requires the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.