ATSU - Campus Security Officer (Nights)

Inside Higher Ed; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a non-exempt Campus Safety Officer for the night shift at the Kirksville, MO campus. This full-time role involves monitoring security activities and providing protection for campus properties. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and familiarity with safety procedures. The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage. Interested applicants can apply through the university's employment portal.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills are essential.
• Prior experience in law enforcement or security is preferred.
• Must be able to stand, walk, or patrol for extended periods.
• Competent in security software and Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous customer service to campus community.
• Update electronic access permissions as required.
• Assist in routine patrols of university buildings.
• Conduct confidential investigations and incident reports.
• Respond effectively to emergency calls.
• Inspect premises daily for fire and safety hazards and report concerns.
• Conduct confidential investigations into incidents and complete reports.
• Interact with unfamiliar individuals to verify legitimacy.
• Respond promptly to emergency calls and incidents.
• Enter reports into the RMS of safety and security-related incidents.
• Monitor and enforce campus parking regulations.
• Perform daily checks on radios and communication equipment.
• Maintain fuel, oil, and coolant levels in safety vehicle.
• Participate in departmental goal development and achievement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Security software proficiency

Familiarity with safety procedures

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office

Job description

A.T. Still University is seeking a non-exempt Campus Safety Officer (Night shift) at the Kirksville, MO campus. The role focuses on monitoring security activities and providing protection for campus properties. The position reports to the Supervisor of Security and may require covering all shifts, including weekends and holidays. This is a full‑time position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide courteous and professional customer service to students, faculty, and staff.
• Update electronic access permissions within the access control platform.
• Perform lost and found property functions, including documentation, inventory, and appropriate disposal of unclaimed items.
• Lock and unlock designated doors daily following departmental protocols.
• Assist in routine and unscheduled patrols of university buildings and grounds to maintain visibility and ensure safety.
• Inspect premises daily for fire and safety hazards and immediately report concerns to the Security Supervisor.
• Conduct confidential investigations into incidents involving theft, loss, or misconduct, and complete accurate incident reports as required.
• Interact with and question unfamiliar individuals on campus to ensure they have a legitimate reason for their presence.
• Respond promptly and effectively to emergency calls and critical incidents.
• Enter reports into the Report Management System (RMS) of safety and security-related incidents.
• Monitor and enforce campus parking regulations in accordance with university policy.
• Perform daily checks on radios and other communication equipment.
• Maintain operational levels of fuel, oil, and coolant in the campus safety vehicle.
• Participate in the development and achievement of departmental goals and objectives.
• Perform additional duties and tasks as assigned or directed by supervisory personnel.

Requirements

Prior experience in law enforcement, campus safety, or security is preferred. The candidate must have strong interpersonal and customer service skills, familiarity with safety procedures and emergency response, competency in security software and Microsoft Office, remain calm under pressure, work independently and collaboratively, and be able to stand, walk, or patrol for extended periods. A valid driver’s license is required.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. For more information, visit atsu.edu/employment/benefits.

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

To apply, visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3763916.