Campus Safety Officer

Anderson University; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson University’s Department of Campus Safety invites applications for a full-time Campus Safety Officer. This role works 12-hour shifts with a weekend rotation, supporting safety for students, employees and guests on campus.

Under supervision, the officer patrols on foot and by vehicle, maintains logs, responds to emergencies, locks/unlocks buildings, and assists the campus community while upholding the university’s vision and values.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communications with a focus on customer service.
• Ability to multitask and communicate clearly under pressure.
• Working knowledge of computer systems; willing to obtain SLED security officer certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine campus patrols on foot and by vehicle.
• Maintain detailed logs and reports.
• Respond to emergencies and provide assistance to the campus community.
• Lock/unlock buildings as required.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Computer literacy

SLED certification

Job description

Anderson University’s Department of Campus Safety invites applications for a full-time Campus Safety Officer. This position is scheduled in 12-hour shifts that includes a weekend rotation. Anderson University is an innovative, entrepreneurial, premier comprehensive, liberal arts university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The university seeks candidates with a strong Christian value system, lifestyle, and commitment to the integration of faith and learning. Under the supervision of the Lieutenant and Assistant Director of Campus Safety, candidates should be prepared to perform duties to ensure the safety and security of students, employees and guests on the Anderson University campus while upholding the university’s vision, mission and values. Candidates should also be prepared to patrol campus on foot and by vehicle to maintain positive presence on campus with the objective to be helpful, responsive, and service-oriented.

Key responsibilities include performing routine patrols, parking management, responding to emergencies, maintaining detailed logs and reports, locking/unlocking buildings, and providing assistance to the campus community.

The successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communications skills with a focus on excellent customer service; an ability to effectively multitask and communicate clearly under pressure; a working knowledge of computer systems; and must acquire and maintain SLED security officer certification. Proficient comprehension of written and verbal instructions is essential.

About our Commitment to Fairness in Employment

Anderson University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under the local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University-administered programs. As a Christian institution of higher education, Anderson University is entitled to certain religious accommodations under federal and state law, including Title IX of the Education Amendments Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. For questions or concerns contact the Office of Human Resources at [e-mail].

Located in the vibrant city of Anderson, within the rapidly growing Upstate South Carolina region, Anderson University is an academically selective, comprehensive Christian university where employees are empowered to do meaningful work in a supportive, mission-driven community. The University offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees on campus, online, and at the University Center in Greenville, serving a diverse and expanding student population. Anderson University is proud to be recognized consistently as an exceptional place to work. The University has earned Great Colleges to Work For: Honor Roll distinction for the past six consecutive years and has been named a Top Workplace from 2021-2025. A reflection of its strong culture, engaged employees, and commitment to professional growth and well-being.

With 92 undergraduate majors, 61 minors, and 68 major-embedded concentrations, along with 30 master’s programs, 16 doctoral programs, and 10 certificate programs, Anderson offers a dynamic academic environment supported by faculty and staff who are passionate about excellence and innovation. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing private universities in the nation by the U.S. Department of Education and the Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac, Anderson’s growth is fueled by its reputation as a premier institution, consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report and Niche. Innovation is a defining feature of the Anderson experience. A national leader in digital technology and online learning, the University’s online undergraduate and graduate programs in business, education, and nursing are ranked among the best in South Carolina by U.S. News & World Report. Anderson is also an Apple Distinguished School, a distinction held by fewer than 60 colleges and universities worldwide - one Anderson has earned five consecutive times.

At the heart of Anderson University is an unwavering commitment to a comprehensive Christian education. Employees join a community dedicated not only to academic excellence, but to developing the whole person - preparing students for meaningful careers, lifelong adaptability, and lives of purpose in work, family, community, and faith.

Learn more about Anderson University and our Four Pillars of Distinction here.