Campus Safety & Security Sergeant

Johnson-; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, NC seeks a Campus Security professional to patrol campus and supervise security personnel, promoting a safe academic environment.

The role requires training staff, conducting investigations, coordinating scheduled security, and maintaining compliance with policies and regulations. Evening/night shifts and weekends may be required with a comprehensive background check.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED).
• Moderate amount of experience in security, law enforcement, or related field preferred.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.
• MOAB, OCAT, and expandible baton certifications preferred.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Proficiency in reading/writing English.
• Competency with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Must pass a comprehensive background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee campus safety staff and delegate tasks to meet department goals.
• Train staff in emergency procedures.
• Complete daily security reports and investigations.
• Coordinate outsourced security and related scheduling paperwork.
• Assist with access control, records, parking, and community outreach.
• Investigate safety concerns to promote campus safety.
• Develop response plans for urgent campus threats.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and university policies.
• Supervise staff and manage performance against goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Security experience

Valid driver's license

CPR/AED certified

First Aid trained

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Job no: 11336
Work type: Full Time
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Categories: Staff/Administration, Campus Safety & Security, Calendar Year (12-Month), Campus Based

Summary

Patrols the campus and oversees the performance of security personnel assigned to operations and/or administrative services to promote the protection and safety of the university community

Essential Job Functions

• Delegates tasks and monitors work of safety and security department staff to set performance expectations and oversee work completion as identified by the department policies and procedures
• Trains the staff in emergency response procedures
• Completes daily security reports and follow-up investigations, and approves subordinate paperwork
• Plans for and coordinates outsourced security and organizes the paperwork accompanying the scheduling
• Assists with the administrative functions including access control, records management, parking, crime prevention and community outreach as necessary
• Patrols the campus and investigates reports or other concerns for safety and security to promote a safe academic environment
• Implements a response strategy following an assessment of an urgent threat to the campus community
• Guides compliance activities for the various responsibilities of a campus security authority as defined by federal and state regulations and university policy
• Supervises and develops the department staff, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job accountabilities, department goals and established university, campus and department policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Moderate amount of experience in security, law enforcement, or other related experience
• Valid U.S. driver's license
• Obtain and maintain CPR/AED and First Aid certification
• Obtain and maintain Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB), Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol (OCAT) (or equivalent), and Monadnock Expandable Baton certifications
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Willingness to be subject to a comprehensive background investigation

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand and walk for entire work shifts
• Talk, hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to climb, bend, crawl and lift and/or move (up to 25 pounds)
• Ability to run short distances
• Capability of using muscular force to defend oneself from physical attack or to come to the aid of others

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly assigned to outside weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to withstand working in outside weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or completion of equivalent coursework
• Moderate amount of management experience working in law enforcement, military and/or security
• Emergency management experience and/or understanding of National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) operations
• Experience with and/or understanding of Title IX, Clery Act, and privacy regulations
• Experience handling difficult or emergency situations in a calm manner, and prioritizing matters based on potential threat or safety level
• Experience in conducting criminal or personnel policy investigations and
  investigative report writing
• Experience with Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management Systems (RMS) systems

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Charlotte Campus location upon hire.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Advertised: 03 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Open until filled