Campus Security
Campus Safety and Security
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Jacksonville University Department of Campus Safety and Security is to provide and safe and secure campus that allows the campus community to achieve educational, personal, professional, and institutional goals.
The Department of Campus Safety and Security (DCSS) provides a safe and secure campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week all year round; including access control management. Safety and Security Officers respond to reported accidents and incidents on campus property. Parking management and enforcement is administered by Campus Safety and Security personnel. The Department conducts routine inspections of fire extinguishers, emergency phones and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). Jacksonville University works cooperatively with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office to prevent and resolve criminal activity.
Jacksonville University's Campus Safety and Security Department is a member of the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) and the Florida Association of Campus Safety and Security Administrators (FACSSA).
All Campus Safety and Security Command Staff and Safety and Security officers are First Aid and CPR certified.
In case of emergency…
In case of a fire or police emergency, call 911.
Emergency Notifications
Keep your information updated in Web Advisor to ensure that you get JU Alert text messages in the event of an emergency. Not sure how to do that? A tutorial for updating your information is available online.
Parking Information
Campus Security manages access to campus for everyone, whether this is your first day or fiftieth year coming to Jacksonville University. Let us answer your questions and help you understand our regulations and policies.
Maps & Directions
Our main campus is located on the banks of the St. Johns River in suburban Jacksonville, across the water from downtown and just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. Find a campus map, and get directions to our main and downtown campuses.