About this role

Position Summary:

Hiring Salary: $17.50 per hour

Maintains a safe and secure environment for college students, faculty, staff and visitors by patrolling the campus(es) to prevent crime, protecting life and property, preserving peace, and assisting law enforcement officers in their investigations of offenses at the College.

Job Duties:

• Patrols and checks campus buildings.

• Patrols parking lots and grounds.

• Unlocks and secures buildings, classrooms and offices. Sets various alarms in buildings.

• Enforces parking and traffic regulations.

• Prepares reports.

• Assists students, visitors and College personnel.

• Performs other similar and related duties as required; including administering first aid and CPR, and monitoring CCTV. May provide supervision for contractual security, etc.

Minimum Requirements:

The position requires either:

(1) Vocational or technical school beyond High School/GED equivalent and at least one year of security guard or law enforcement experience, or

(2) Associate’s degree in criminal justice or law enforcement.

In addition, requires a current:

(1) Florida Class D security license,

(2) CPR and first aid certification*, and

(3) Florida driver’s license. *CPR Certification must be obtained within first 30 days of employment if candidate is not certified at the time of hire.

*CPR Certification must be obtained within first 30 days of employment if candidate is not certified at the time of hire.

Close Date: Open Until Filled.   

Hillsborough Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our applicants and employees is critical to our success as a community partner. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical/mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and military/veteran status. 

Preference will also be given to veterans and spouses who are eligible under the Veterans' Preference Law. At time of application, submittal of Form DD214 is the minimum requirement for veterans' preference claim.  Note:  Please upload your DD214 as an attachment as part of your application at the time of submission.  

The selected candidate identified for this position will be required to successfully complete a Level II criminal background check, which includes fingerprinting.  

Hillsborough Community College participates in the US E-Verify program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Public Safety Officer (Part-Time) role at hcfl?
The listed salary for this Public Safety Officer (Part-Time) position at hcfl is USD 18+. This is an Part time role.
Where is the Public Safety Officer (Part-Time) position at hcfl located?
This Public Safety Officer (Part-Time) role at hcfl is based in Brandon Campus, Collaboration Studio, Dale Mabry Campus, District Office, Plant City Campus, SouthShore Campus, Ybor City Campus. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Public Safety Officer (Part-Time) role at hcfl full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Part time position. It is posted as a Public Safety Officer (Part-Time) role in the Hillsborough College department at hcfl.
Which team or department does the Public Safety Officer (Part-Time) at hcfl belong to?
This Public Safety Officer (Part-Time) position is part of the Hillsborough College department at hcfl. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Public Safety Officer (Part-Time) job at hcfl posted?
This Public Safety Officer (Part-Time) position at hcfl was posted on Sep 17, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Public Safety Officer (Part-Time)
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