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Become a Campus Safety Ambassador.

At the U of A, every Wildcat plays a role in keeping our campus safe. Ambassadors are students who lead the way - helping shape a culture where safety is something we all take part in.

Learn more about the program, and apply to join.

check_circle What You'll Do

Campus Safety Ambassadors are peer leaders and campus safety advocates. Your voice and presence will shape how people around you think about safety. The program is open to undergraduate and graduate students and requires four meetings plus 10-15 volunteer hours per semester. 

  • Promote safety awareness - Represent OPS and help your peers understand the role they play in campus safety by tabling at events, resource fairs and campus initiatives throughout the semester. 
     
  • Contribute to social media content - Work on short videos, event highlights and safety tips that make safety feel relevant and accessible to your peers.
  • Support flagship events - Contribute to planning, execution and outreach of events like the Wildcat Safety Fair, helping people discover safety resources they didn't know existed. 
     
  • Build relationships across campus - Connect with student organizations, campus partners and university staff to increase safety engagement. 

award_star What You'll Gain

You don't need a background in public safety to make a difference. Ambassadors bring fresh perspectives and real experiences - and leave with skills, connections and knowledge that carries well beyond campus. 

  • Inside knowledge - Go behind the scenes of campus safety through monthly Ambassador meetings/learning sessions with OPS teams, from emergency response to campus policing. It's a chance to ask questions, meet the people doing this work every day, and deepen your understanding of what campus safety actually involves. 
     
  • Communication skills - Build interpersonal and public speaking skills through direct, real-world engagement with a range of audiences. 
  • Event experience - Gain hands-on practice in outreach, coordination and event execution — skills that transfer across career paths.
     
  • Professional network - Form meaningful connections with campus partners and university staff while creating a safer environment.

send How to Apply 

The process is straightforward — and there’s no specific background required. If you’re curious about campus safety and ready to get involved, we’d love to hear from you. Questions? Email publicsafety@arizona.edu and an OPS team member will respond.

  1. Submit an application.
    Apply online - it only takes a few minutes. Fall semester applications will be reviewed starting August 11, 2026.
     
  2. Complete a brief interview.
    Meet with OPS team members for a 15-30 minute conversation, in-person or over Zoom.
     
  3. Commit to one semester.
    10-15 OPS volunteer hours and four Ambassador meetings/learning sessions.
     

Apply today!

 

Pathway to an internship

Complete one semester as an ambassador and you'll be eligible to apply for an OPS internship where you can work more closely with a specific team.

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Internship Opportunities 

Take your ambassador experience further starting Spring 2027. The OPS Internship Program places undergraduate and graduate students in real roles alongside public safety professionals, supporting operations, technology, emergency management and community engagement. Internships last 12-16 weeks and hours are flexible, aligned with your academic schedule.

Placement Areas: Emergency Management, Real-Time Coordination Center, OPS General Placement.

To be eligible, you must first complete one semester as a campus safety ambassador and demonstrate reliability within the department. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and selected based on departmental needs.

Would you like to learn more? Email publicsafety@arizona.edu and an OPS team member will respond.