Patrol Officer (3rd shift, 12am-8am)

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53244 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 03, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Public Safety
  • Summary

    Join the MSOE Public Safety Team as a Patrol Officer
    3rd shift 12am to 8am
    Friday through Tuesday (off days Wednesdays & Thursdays)

    At MSOE, our Patrol Officers play a vital role in keeping our students, faculty, staff and campus community safe - 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We're seeking individuals with strong qualifications, including prior law enforcement or security experience, sound judgment, and excellent communication skills. Your expertise is not only valued, but essential, to maintaining the secure, welcoming, and relationship-focused environment that defines MSOE. Join our team and put your expertise to work where it truly makes a difference!

    We are seeking a full-time Patrol Officer to join our Public Safety team on 3rd shift. As a Patrol Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the MSOE campus remains a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and faculty by responding to both emergency and non-emergency calls from the MSOE community and the public for assistance. Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities to make a lasting impact! Learn more about MSOE's Campus Safety here.

    About Us
    MSOE is a private university with a history dating back to 1903 in the Milwaukee area. Our employees are passionate about delivering a customer-focused university experience built on our dedication to our students, staff and faculty and the community around us. The culture at MSOE is unique and driven by our core values - Collaboration, Excellence, Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity and Stewardship. Come join our community and be a part of building the leaders of tomorrow.

    Location
    Downtown Milwaukee, WI

    Pay
    $27.50/hour

    Schedule
    • Friday through Tuesday, 12:00am (midnight) to 8:00am // Off days Wednesdays and Thursdays
    • Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as assigned
    • Training schedule may vary slightly
    Why Work for MSOE?
    • Initial and ongoing training to set you up for success
    • MSOE covers the cost of all job-related training, equipment, uniform, and licenses and certifications
    • A consistent full-time schedule
    • Competitive medical, dental, life, disability and vision insurance plans available
    • Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal)
    • Paid holidays
    • Paid parental leave
    • Retirement plan with up to 6% match and immediate vesting
    • Educational benefit programs for employees, spouses and/or dependents
    • On-campus fitness center available FREE of charge for all employees
    • Employee parking in MSOE lots downtown at a reduced cost
    Summary of duties for a Patrol Officer
    • Respond to all emergency and non-emergency calls from the MSOE community and the public requesting assistance and/or police, fire, medical or other emergency services
    • Determine the nature and location of the emergency, determine priorities, and direct Public Safety Patrol Officers or other emergency personnel as necessary in accordance with established procedures
    • Enforce all University rules and regulations
    • Good verbal and written communications skills, including clear and concise speech
    • React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
    • Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
    • Ability to use all standard Public Safety equipment
    • Must be familiar with and comply with all departmental and University policies
    • Must maintain all required licenses and permits
    • Must successfully complete all initial and ongoing required training
    • Must wear department-issued body armor while on duty
    • Must wear department-issued duty belt and all department-issued equipment while on duty
    Other Duties & Responsibilities
    • Cover Public Safety Communications Officers and Public Safety University Service Officer shifts as needed
    • Provide breaks for Public Safety Communications Officers and Public Safety University Service Officers during their assigned shift
    • Assist Director of Public Safety with creating department schedules
    • Public Safety department vehicle maintenance
    • Patrol campus on MSOE issued bicycle
    • Check fire extinguishers and panic alarms on campus
    Qualifications
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Previous Public Safety / Patrol Officer / Security experience required
    • Previous firearms experience preferred
    • Previous Defense and Arrest Tactics (DAAT) preferred
    • Must possess a valid driver's license, be able to drive, and be eligible to drive vehicles per MSOE driving policy
    • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State of Wisconsin Firearms Permit or meet the requirements to obtain a State of Wisconsin Firearms Permit
    • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State of Wisconsin Private Security Person License
    • Must be at least 21 years of age on date of hire
    • Must not be prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal or state law
    • Must not be prohibited by a court order from possessing a firearm
    • Successful completion of background and driving checks and a psychological evaluation
    Physical Demands
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to patrol the campus on foot, bicycle, or in a Public Safety vehicle. The employee is required to patrol campus building during their assigned shift.
    • Occasional lifting or moving of heavy objects.
    Work Environment
    • This position works both inside and outside of buildings and therefore is exposed to various temperatures and weather dynamics.
    • Uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and radios; operates an automobile.
    If you're ready to be part of a committed Public Safety team in a place where your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and take the first step toward a career at MSOE.

    The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    It is the policy of MSOE to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, marital status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all jobs at the University and to all the terms, benefits, and conditions of employment/enrollment.

    Job Code: 222
    Required
    Preferred
    Job Industries
    • Other
  • Job Description

    Join the MSOE Public Safety Team as a Patrol Officer
    3rd shift 12am to 8am
    Friday through Tuesday (off days Wednesdays & Thursdays)

    At MSOE, our Patrol Officers play a vital role in keeping our students, faculty, staff and campus community safe - 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We're seeking individuals with strong qualifications, including prior law enforcement or security experience, sound judgment, and excellent communication skills. Your expertise is not only valued, but essential, to maintaining the secure, welcoming, and relationship-focused environment that defines MSOE. Join our team and put your expertise to work where it truly makes a difference!

    We are seeking a full-time Patrol Officer to join our Public Safety team on 3rd shift. As a Patrol Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the MSOE campus remains a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and faculty by responding to both emergency and non-emergency calls from the MSOE community and the public for assistance. Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities to make a lasting impact! Learn more about MSOE's Campus Safety here.

    About Us
    MSOE is a private university with a history dating back to 1903 in the Milwaukee area. Our employees are passionate about delivering a customer-focused university experience built on our dedication to our students, staff and faculty and the community around us. The culture at MSOE is unique and driven by our core values - Collaboration, Excellence, Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity and Stewardship. Come join our community and be a part of building the leaders of tomorrow.

    Location
    Downtown Milwaukee, WI

    Pay
    $27.50/hour

    Schedule
    • Friday through Tuesday, 12:00am (midnight) to 8:00am // Off days Wednesdays and Thursdays
    • Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as assigned
    • Training schedule may vary slightly
    Why Work for MSOE?
    • Initial and ongoing training to set you up for success
    • MSOE covers the cost of all job-related training, equipment, uniform, and licenses and certifications
    • A consistent full-time schedule
    • Competitive medical, dental, life, disability and vision insurance plans available
    • Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal)
    • Paid holidays
    • Paid parental leave
    • Retirement plan with up to 6% match and immediate vesting
    • Educational benefit programs for employees, spouses and/or dependents
    • On-campus fitness center available FREE of charge for all employees
    • Employee parking in MSOE lots downtown at a reduced cost
    Summary of duties for a Patrol Officer
    • Respond to all emergency and non-emergency calls from the MSOE community and the public requesting assistance and/or police, fire, medical or other emergency services
    • Determine the nature and location of the emergency, determine priorities, and direct Public Safety Patrol Officers or other emergency personnel as necessary in accordance with established procedures
    • Enforce all University rules and regulations
    • Good verbal and written communications skills, including clear and concise speech
    • React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
    • Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
    • Ability to use all standard Public Safety equipment
    • Must be familiar with and comply with all departmental and University policies
    • Must maintain all required licenses and permits
    • Must successfully complete all initial and ongoing required training
    • Must wear department-issued body armor while on duty
    • Must wear department-issued duty belt and all department-issued equipment while on duty
    Other Duties & Responsibilities
    • Cover Public Safety Communications Officers and Public Safety University Service Officer shifts as needed
    • Provide breaks for Public Safety Communications Officers and Public Safety University Service Officers during their assigned shift
    • Assist Director of Public Safety with creating department schedules
    • Public Safety department vehicle maintenance
    • Patrol campus on MSOE issued bicycle
    • Check fire extinguishers and panic alarms on campus
    Qualifications
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Previous Public Safety / Patrol Officer / Security experience required
    • Previous firearms experience preferred
    • Previous Defense and Arrest Tactics (DAAT) preferred
    • Must possess a valid driver's license, be able to drive, and be eligible to drive vehicles per MSOE driving policy
    • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State of Wisconsin Firearms Permit or meet the requirements to obtain a State of Wisconsin Firearms Permit
    • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State of Wisconsin Private Security Person License
    • Must be at least 21 years of age on date of hire
    • Must not be prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal or state law
    • Must not be prohibited by a court order from possessing a firearm
    • Successful completion of background and driving checks and a psychological evaluation
    Physical Demands
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to patrol the campus on foot, bicycle, or in a Public Safety vehicle. The employee is required to patrol campus building during their assigned shift.
    • Occasional lifting or moving of heavy objects.
    Work Environment
    • This position works both inside and outside of buildings and therefore is exposed to various temperatures and weather dynamics.
    • Uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and radios; operates an automobile.
    If you're ready to be part of a committed Public Safety team in a place where your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and take the first step toward a career at MSOE.

    The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    It is the policy of MSOE to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, marital status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all jobs at the University and to all the terms, benefits, and conditions of employment/enrollment.

    Job Code: 222
    Required
    Preferred
    Job Industries
    • Other
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