Campus Safety & Community Security Officer

UMA; Orono, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 3,363,000 - 3,669,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Job summary

The University of Maine seeks a campus security officer to engage in community policing, patrol campus grounds, and enforce safety policies. You will respond to dispatches, assist in emergencies, and direct traffic or citations as needed, ensuring a safe campus environment.

Starting hourly pay ranges from $24.21 to $26.63, with responsibilities including public assistance, building checks, and collaboration with UMaine Police Department. Background checks apply; onsite work at Orono campus.

Qualifications

• Background knowledge of customer service principles.
• Familiarity with safety and security policies and procedures.
• Awareness of applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to complete accident, incident, and parking violation reports.
• Knowledge of regional geography and campus layout.
• Comfort using radio and telecommunications equipment.
• Proficiency with basic computer software.

Responsibilities

• Engages in community policing programs to improve campus safety.
• Patrols University grounds via foot, bike, or vehicle and enforces rules.
• Directs traffic and issues citations for parking violations as needed.
• Communicates with the public and staff; assists with disabled vehicles and lockouts; checks building security.
• Responds to dispatches and emergency situations; supports evacuation procedures.
• May detain suspected offenders until law enforcement arrives.

Skills

Customer service

Property security

Safety procedures

Laws and regulations

Report writing

Geography

Radio equipment

Computers

Tools

Radio equipment

Job description

The University of Maine seeks a campus security officer to engage in community policing, patrol campus grounds, and enforce safety policies. You will respond to dispatches, assist in emergencies, and direct traffic or citations as needed, ensuring a safe campus environment.

Starting hourly pay ranges from $24.21 to $26.63, with responsibilities including public assistance, building checks, and collaboration with UMaine Police Department. Background checks apply; onsite work at Orono campus.