Campus Security & Access Specialist

Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arkansas Department of Education in Little Rock is seeking a Security Guard to maintain safety, security, and order of state-owned buildings and properties. You will monitor access, respond to alarms, and document incidents in logs and reports.

Responsibilities include patrolling buildings and grounds, controlling visitor access, operating surveillance equipment, and assisting with evacuations or drills as needed to protect staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail to recognize unusual activity or potential threats quickly.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to relay instructions, provide assistance, and report incidents clearly.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong sense of duty and accountability.
• Ability to remain composed in emergencies or high-stress situations.
• Professional, courteous, and helpful demeanor when interacting with employees, visitors, and stakeholders.
• Maintains a high standard of ethical conduct, trustworthiness, and confidentiality at all times.
• At least six months of experience in security operations, law enforcement, public safety, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and patrol assigned state buildings, grounds, and parking areas to detect and prevent unauthorized activity, vandalism, theft, and safety hazards.
• Control access to buildings and secure areas by verifying identification, issuing visitor badges, and logging entry and exit times.
• Operate surveillance equipment, cameras, and access control systems to monitor activity in real time.
• Enforce agency safety and security policies among staff, visitors, and the general public.
• Assist in evacuations and emergency drills; provide support during facility lockdowns or shelter-in-place orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reliability

Calm under pressure

Professional demeanor

Job description

The Arkansas Department of Education in Little Rock is seeking a Security Guard to maintain safety, security, and order of state-owned buildings and properties. You will monitor access, respond to alarms, and document incidents in logs and reports.

Responsibilities include patrolling buildings and grounds, controlling visitor access, operating surveillance equipment, and assisting with evacuations or drills as needed to protect staff and visitors.