Campus Safety & Patrol Officer (Evenings)

St Edwards University; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Edward's University in Austin, TX is seeking a Campus Security Officer to provide a safe environment for the campus community. You will patrol vehicles and on-foot, enforce campus rules, and interact with students, faculty and visitors to promote safety and awareness.

The role requires a clean driving record, a current security officer license, and the ability to pass extensive background checks and physical tests. A university setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 21 years or older at time of employment; U.S. citizen, Texas Driver's License and good driving record.
• Current licensed security officer in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in safety or security.
• Experience in college or University setting preferred.
• Background checks and medical/physical/driving history checks will be conducted.
• Ability to walk long periods in all weather conditions and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to write legibly and accurately record information.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.

Responsibilities

• The Campus Security Officer performs vehicle and foot patrols of the campus, parking lots, garage and buildings to monitor behavior and enforce regulations.
• Monitors the safety of all buildings by locking/unlocking doors and reporting suspicious activity.
• May enforce traffic and parking regulations; interacts with students, faculty, staff and visitors to explain rules.
• Represents St. Edward's University and the University Police Department in a positive, professional manner.
• Subject to extensive background investigation, fingerprinting, medical, physical and driving history checks.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Record keeping

Organizational skills

Policy learning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current licensed security officer

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

St. Edward's University in Austin, TX is seeking a Campus Security Officer to provide a safe environment for the campus community. You will patrol vehicles and on-foot, enforce campus rules, and interact with students, faculty and visitors to promote safety and awareness.

The role requires a clean driving record, a current security officer license, and the ability to pass extensive background checks and physical tests. A university setting is preferred.