Campus Safety Officer

Stevenson University; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevenson University is seeking a Security Officer to provide campus safety coverage, perform foot patrols, monitor buildings, and respond to incidents. The role includes reporting hazards, assisting with events, and ensuring secure access to facilities on the Greenspring and Owings Mills campuses.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred security experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work flexible shifts, holidays, and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years related experience preferred; police/security background considered.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record; insurable.

Responsibilities

• Patrol Stevenson University facilities and monitor for unsafe or unlawful activity.
• Complete incident reports and logs; communicate via two-way radios.
• Assist with events, crowd control, and access control at campus gates.

Skills

Report writing

Criminal investigations support

Two-way radios operation

CCTV monitoring

First Aid/CPR/AED training

Interpersonal communication

Data entry

Safety procedures

Observation of suspicious activity

Flex schedule capability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Find Your Role: We strive to achieve an environment and an atmosphere that supports, challenges, and inspires every individual on campus. Learn how the Stevenson Way makes this effort possible and how you can become part of a great place to work.

Provides safety coverage for Stevenson University facilities, conducts foot patrols and safety checks of University buildings, monitors areas for unauthorized persons and vehicles, responds to incidents, reports hazards, assists with special events and crowd control and completes necessary reports.

Education/Experience

High School graduate with two years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Police/Security experience is preferred, additionally, firefighter and emergency medical technician ( EMT ) experience will also be considered.

Valid driver’s license and good driving record; must be insurable.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

• Skill in building safety and lock procedures.
• Skill in providing protection services.
• Ability to write detailed and accurate reports.
• Ability to detect criminal activity and assist Baltimore County Police Officers with investigations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use a computer for report writing, administrative correspondence and to enter data on a daily basis.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures and make logical decisions.
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
• Ability to operate equipment safely including two-way radios.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills which include courtesy, politeness, and the ability to successfully interact with different cultures and personalities in a professional and tactful manner.
• Ability to gather data, compiles information, and prepares reports.
• Ability to successfully complete First Aid, CPR , AED , and blood borne pathogen training.
• Basic knowledge of hazardous materials.
• Ability to work flexible schedule, holidays, weekends, day and night shifts and overtime.
• Ability to operate the photo I.D. printer.
• Be familiar with the operation of the campus CCTV monitors.

Physical Requirements

Heavy work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Climbing, crouching, standing, walking, lifting, talking, hearing. Visual acuity is required to observe unauthorized or unlawful, unsafe or hazardous situations, behaviors of individuals, to describe physical descriptions of people, articles, or activities, to view suspicious activities, to perform routine security checks, to complete written reports and view computer terminals. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions; subject to occasional extreme heat and cold; subject to hazards. Will be required to work in adverse weather conditions. May be required to stand for long periods of time. May be required to run certain distances in emergency situations. May be required to subdue and detain individuals in emergency situations. May be exposed to hazardous materials or chemicals.

Essential Functions

• Patrol areas and report suspicious activities. Monitors security systems and facility for unauthorized persons. Perform inspections and reports conditions that need to be repaired. Complete Incident reports for any unattended items. Complete reports and uses two-way radio to communicate with other members of the security staff.
• Work with faculty, staff, students and visitors. Provide information and directions when requested.
• Protect and safeguards Stevenson University students and employees from criminal and potentially dangerous situations. Protect University property from theft and vandalism. Build a rapport with students and employees, with the objective of providing the perception of safety while on either the Greenspring or Owings Mills campus.
• Issue citations for vehicles parked in violation of parking/traffic regulations.
• Assist with traffic patterns or flow on campus.
• Work the Gate Houses and Monitor all vehicle traffic entering the Campus. Check all vehicles entering the campus for a valid Stevenson University hangtag. Security officers are required to work in adverse weather conditions. Logs name and driver’s license number of any unregistered visitor or student along with vehicle information. Issue written warnings or tickets to students who do not have a current hang tag on their vehicles. Write required reports that coincide with warnings and tickets concerning student’s unregistered vehicles.
• Perform foot patrols of all residential, academic, and multipurpose buildings on campus. Monitor activities in and around building parking lots and courtyard areas. Foot patrol may be conducted in adverse weather conditions. Prepare incident reports for any damaged property, vandalism, suspicious activity, criminal activity, open or propped doors, unsecured hazardous materials, found property, or assistance given to Residence Life staff members.

If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date

Ending Date

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Payroll

Hiring Salary Range

Hiring Salary Range Anticipated to be $15.00 to $16.00 per hour

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/09/2026

Closing Date/Application Deadline

Open Until Filled No

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.