University Police Events Specialist

Job Identification: 43725

Job Category: Public Safety

Apply Before: 06/26/2026, 03:57 PM

Degree Level: High School Graduate

Locations: 4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL, 33620, US

Hiring Salary: $40,000

Essential Personnel: Yes
Job Description

This role is responsible for the support of special events, crime prevention programming, and community service functions. Duties include deployment and removal of event equipment and traffic control for special events. Equipment includes cones, barriers, trailers, message boards, and signage. Position will require the operation of specialized equipment to include Trucks, Golf carts, Polaris ATV, etc. The position will also include support of Crime Prevention programming consisting of the staffing of Crime Prevention booths, tables, and events, dissemination of Crime Prevention materials and creating signs/banners/maps to provide patrons with public information.

Position includes a clerical or administrative nature specific to special events occurring on-campus requiring law enforcement support. Duties may include entering data and running reports on databases, organizing schedules and meetings, and maintaining forms, files and other records. This position schedules law enforcement resources for special events; ensures event request forms are properly completed, review and approve campus event requests.

Responsibilities

• Special Event Support: Areas to include, Deployment/Removal of special event equipment for small to large scale events. Equipment includes but not limited to, cones, barricades, trailers, equipment, and ancillary supplies.
• Operation / Maintenance of specialized equipment to include Trucks, Golf carts, Polaris ATV, etc. Duties also include traffic control functions in roadways and parking lots.
• Crime Prevention / Community Outreach Support: Staffing of Crime Prevention booths, tables, and events. Dissemination/Presentation of Crime Prevention materials and training.
• Clerical Support: to include, but not limited to: data entry of special events, etc.
• University Support: to include, but not limited to: lost/found property, motorist assistance, physical security reports, hazard safety reports, register bikes and property, fire/evacuation drills, flag management (raise, lower, replace damaged).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires a high school diploma and 2 – 4 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Three years relevant job experience, prior law enforcement experience, or special events experience.

Additional Info for Applicants:

This position is subject to a Level 2 Background Check and Drug Screen

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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