Campus Safety Officer — Secure & Serve

National Police; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

403(b) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement paths

Job summary

Howard University’s Talent Acquisition team seeks a Security Officer for campus-wide protection and safety operations. The role focuses on maintaining safety guidelines and providing 24-hour patrol coverage for life and property on campus and off-site facilities.

The successful candidate will respond to emergencies, detain suspects when necessary, and coordinate with Patrol Supervisors while upholding university policies and federal/state laws.

Qualifications

• High School Graduation or GED required with four (4) years of security or law enforcement experience.
• AA degree in criminal justice or related field preferred.
• Must possess U.S. citizenship with no criminal record and a valid DC-area driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls involving criminal activity within the University’s jurisdiction.
• Detain individuals using force only as necessary to protect life or property.
• Notify suspects of Miranda rights and report details to Patrol Supervisor.
• Assist in crowd control during events using mature judgment and tact.
• Patrol assigned posts, inspect premises, enforce campus laws and regulations.
• Prepare reports for arrests and incidents in absence of supervisors.
• Participate in investigations and court proceedings as needed.

Skills

Firearms

Public relations

Oral communication

Written communication

Judgment under pressure

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA degree in criminal justice or related field

Job description

Howard University’s Talent Acquisition team seeks a Security Officer for campus-wide protection and safety operations. The role focuses on maintaining safety guidelines and providing 24-hour patrol coverage for life and property on campus and off-site facilities.

The successful candidate will respond to emergencies, detain suspects when necessary, and coordinate with Patrol Supervisors while upholding university policies and federal/state laws.