Public Safety Associate

Lahore University of Management Sciences; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund

Group Life Insurance

EOBI for Pension Scheme

Outpatient medical coverage for self

In-patient Health Insurance for self,

Job summary

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) invites applications for a Security Associate to safeguard campus operations, maintain a safe environment, and protect confidentiality across all areas.

You will monitor CCTV and access control, respond to emergencies, log incidents, support events, and coordinate with staff and security teams to ensure orderly campus functioning. The role demands integrity, professionalism, and strong communication skills in a dynamic university setting.

Qualifications

• Strong observation and reporting abilities.
• Knowledge of security systems (CCTV, ACS, etc.).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor campus safety and security across designated areas.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and coordinate with control room and responders.
• Maintain logs, reports, and incident records in prescribed format.
• Provide assistance to faculty, staff, students, and visitors per safety procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of security operations and sensitive information.

Skills

Observation & reporting

CCTV & access control

Communication skills

Emergency response

Integrity & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CCTV

ACS

Job description

Travel Required

Yes

Position Overview

The Security Associate is responsible for ensuring a safe, secure, and orderly environment on campus by actively monitoring safety operations, responding to emergencies, and maintaining vigilance through surveillance and reporting. The role demands a high level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality in executing all security-related duties.

Key Responsibilities

1. Campus Safety & Security Monitoring

• Maintain a constant presence across designated areas to ensure safety and compliance with LUMS security policies.
• Monitor CCTV and access control systems, promptly report suspicious activities, and coordinate with the control room for immediate response.
• Support in the enforcement of campus entry/exit procedures, parking policies, and visitor management protocols.

2. Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Respond promptly to emergencies, including fire, medical, and security incidents, ensuring safety measures are implemented effectively.
• Assist in evacuation drills, emergency exercises, and follow-up investigations.
• Coordinate with rescue services, law enforcement, and internal departments during emergencies.

3. Operational Accountability

• Maintain accurate logs, reports, and incident records in the prescribed format.
• Ensure accountability in duty performance, attendance, and equipment handling (radios, keys, surveillance tools, etc.).
• Report any malfunctioning security equipment or system to the supervisor immediately.

4. Operational Support and Liaison

• Provide assistance to faculty, staff, students, and visitors in accordance with campus safety procedures.
• Support departmental events, VIP movements, and student activities through proper coordination and crowd management.
• Liaise with relevant departments to ensure smooth operational flow and safety compliance.

5. Confidentiality & Privacy

• Maintain confidentiality regarding all campus security operations, incidents, and sensitive information.
• Ensure personal and institutional data protection in all duties performed.

6. Safety, Security, and Surveillance

• Conduct regular patrolling of assigned areas to detect and prevent security breaches.
• Assist in maintaining surveillance and control over restricted zones.
• Support in lost-and-found management and ensure items are recorded and handled per standard procedures.

Travel/Work Schedule:

Travelmayberequired.Businesshours(8:30amto5:00pm)often extend into the evenings and weekends to accommodate the needs of current workloads and event schedules.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong observation and reporting abilities.
• Knowledge of security systems (CCTV, ACS, etc.).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
• High sense of integrity, confidentiality, and discipline

Behaviours

• Ability to multi-task
• Trustworthy
• Pleasant and helpful
• Good Analytical skills
• Punctual
• Accountable
• Team player
• Integrity

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree preferred from HEC-recognised university.

Experience

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in a security or safety role, preferably in an educational or corporate environment.

What We Offer:

LUMS offers a dynamic work culture that encourages learning and innovation, skills development, and contribution to areas beyond your job role. You will have the opportunity to learn and interact with the best academic minds in Pakistan, as well as to work with highly experienced professionals.

We believe in the pursuit of knowledge, provide the freedom to explore across different disciplines and value the diverse expression of all community members for mutual learning and advancement.

• Provident Fund
• Group Life Insurance
• EOBI for Pension Scheme
• Outpatient medical coverage for self and family
• In-patient Health Insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children

The LUMS campus offers all the facilities and amenities of a world-class university, including a Sports Complex offering international standard courts for badminton, squash, tennis, basketball and volleyball, a FINA certified 25M swimming pool, and separate gyms for women and men. In addition to the LUMS Dining Center, there is a variety of eateries across campus offering popular cuisines, a breath-taking mosque, a medical centre, the LUMS Library, car parking as well as transport facilities for females, and a professionally run Day Care Center for children of community members.

Discounts

LUMS also provides a wide range of corporate discounts and internal educational discounts to its community as a token of each member’s value to our community. Our internal educational discounts include waiver of undergraduate tuition fees of employees’ children studying at LUMS, scholarships for master’s programs in several schools, and executive development programs offered by the nationally recognized Rausing Executive Development Center (REDC).

LUMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, age, non-disqualifying physical or psychological disability or social status. Candidates belonging to minority groups are encouraged to apply.