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Field Service Technician

University of Florida -
Gainesville, FL

Job Details

Full-time
$20 an hour

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
Customer inquiry handling
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

JOB NO:

540661

WORK TYPE:

Staff Full-Time

LOCATION:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES:

Law Enforcement/Security, Veteran's Preference Eligible

DEPARTMENT:

73010000 - UPD-ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Field Service Tech Patrol

CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provide a variety of non-emergency police services (foot/vehicle) to promote security for the university community populace and facilities, to include, but not limited to: conducting basic investigations, writing incident reports, and performing basic crime scene processing for non-violent crimes or activities involving trespassing, burglaries, thefts, criminal mischiefs, crash investigations, or sick/injured persons; patrolling through buildings, reporting suspicious activity/person(s), and clearing buildings of unauthorized persons; ensuring doors are properly secured and/or opened upon authorized request; monitoring service drives for parking violations; assisting law enforcement, fire department, and emergency medical agencies.

Assist with basic crime scene duties to include: lifting fingerprints, taking measurements, taking photographs, collecting evidence, securing crime scenes, and writing crime scene reports.

Perform traffic control, conduct increased patrols, provide escorts, assist citizens/motorists, support special events, complete follow-up and supplemental reports, etc.

Answer inquiries from the public and direct to appropriate agency/division. Provide citizens with general information,etc., whenever possible.

Attend training classes and seminars.

Provide testimony and appearance in judicial proceedings.

EXPECTED SALARY:

$20/hour

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A high school diploma and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Valid driver's license.

PREFERRED:

Working knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; working knowledge of judicial proceedings; working knowledge of principles of correct grammar usage; working knowledge of radio codes and other procedures; ability and skill to effectively communicate via police radio, telephone, etc.; knowledge, ability and skill in operating motor vehicles and other police equipment; ability to navigate University of Florida geography; ability to work effectively in stressful situations; demonstrate ethical, moral, inclusive, and professional behavior.

Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral communications; ability to exercise independent judgment without supervision; ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; ability to investigate and obtain critical facts; ability to identify and describe facts and events accurately; ability to collect and evaluate data; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to deal with individuals and critical situations in an effective manner.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

In order to be considered for this position, please upload your resume and cover letter.

Application must be submitted by 11 :55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Current FL driver's license required.

This position is eligible for veteran's preference. If you are claiming veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific

information.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:

Yes

ADVERTISED:

24 Jul 2026

Eastern Daylight Time

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:

14 Aug 2026

Eastern Daylight Time

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