Job Description

Hours per week: 35 hours

Hourly rate: $19.23

The Temporary Community Service Officer provides support to the university’s physical security programs and initiatives. The Temporary Community Service Officer reports to the Physical Security Director and assists with security technology assessments, equipment testing, mapping, documentation, and implementation activities across campus facilities.

Responsibilities include assisting with security camera placement evaluations and installation coordination, blue light emergency phone testing and mapping, panic switch testing and documentation, KeyTrak system mapping, classroom lockdown mapping and verification, and other physical security program support functions. The role also supports field data collection, inspections, reporting, and general security program evaluation activities designed to enhance campus safety and operational readiness.

Responsibilities

Assist with campus-wide assessments, inspections, and evaluations related to physical security systems and infrastructure.
Support security camera placement planning, equipment installation coordination, field verification, and documentation activities.
Conduct testing, mapping, troubleshooting, and reporting for blue light emergency phone systems.
Assist with panic switch inventory management, mapping, operational testing, and documentation.
Support KeyTrak mapping, key control inventory verification, and access management documentation activities.
Assist with classroom lockdown mapping, testing, verification, and reporting to support campus emergency preparedness initiatives.
Collect, organize, maintain, and update security-related data, maps, spreadsheets, and records.
Assist with preparation of reports, inspection documentation, equipment inventories, and compliance-related materials.
Support evaluation and implementation of physical security technologies, procedures, and operational improvements.
Provide field support for security-related projects, inspections, and campus safety initiatives as assigned.
Support Physical Security staff in promoting campus safety, risk awareness, and security preparedness across university facilities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Must meet the requirements of Chapter 493, Florida Statutes and have a high school diploma and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at any equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred experience or coursework related to physical security, criminal justice, emergency management, information systems, facilities operations, or related fields.
Valid driver’s license required.

Additional Info for Applicants:

Subject to a Level 2 background check and drug screening.
This is a temporary appointment. Initial appointment length is 1 yr. Appointment extension will be considered on an as-needed basis.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Basic knowledge of physical security systems, security technology, and campus safety operations.
Ability to conduct field inspections, equipment testing, mapping, and data collection activities with attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and basic database or mapping tools.
Ability to read building layouts, floorplans, and campus maps.
Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in support of operational and project-based assignments.
Willingness to learn new systems, security technologies, software applications, and operational procedures.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive security-related information.

About Us

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

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