Afternoon Campus Security Officer – Access & Safety

careers-uwmcareers; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO after 30 days

Parental leave benefits

Adoption reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Training & career development

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Mortgage discount

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee is seeking a Security Officer I to control access to campus space, verify badges and monitor cameras as part of a layered security approach. The role emphasizes elite service to team members, clients, and guests.

Eligible candidates should have a High School Diploma, a valid driver’s license, and strong communication skills with the ability to de-escalate situations. The position includes on-site patrols and reporting duties.

Qualifications

• Must have: High School Diploma, active and valid driver’s license, ability to meet physical requirements, strong ethics and moral standards, excellent verbal/nonverbal communication with de-escalation focus, ability to write incident reports, sound decision-making under stress.

Responsibilities

• Controls access to campus by verifying and issuing badges.
• Monitors cameras to protect campus space.
• Uses metal detectors to screen for weapons.
• Uses Outlook, Excel and Internet to complete tasks.
• Conducts patrols on foot and by vehicle and provides services to team members.

Skills

Verbal communication

Nonverbal communication

De-escalation

Incident reporting

Decision making under stress

Observation skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee is seeking a Security Officer I to control access to campus space, verify badges and monitor cameras as part of a layered security approach. The role emphasizes elite service to team members, clients, and guests.

Eligible candidates should have a High School Diploma, a valid driver’s license, and strong communication skills with the ability to de-escalate situations. The position includes on-site patrols and reporting duties.