Campus Security Guard — Community Safety & Service

Mercer University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition waivers

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Technology discounts

Job summary

Mercer University Police is seeking Security Guards for the Macon campus to support safety and security for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The role emphasizes preventative patrol, access control, customer service, and reporting of suspicious activity.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED, relevant experience, and the ability to operate radios, access control, and surveillance systems. This is a full-time, on-site position with a strong community policing approach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or vocational diploma and some relevant experience.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, operate a utility vehicle, climb stairs, and lift moderately heavy objects.
• Observe and report suspicious activity and safety hazards in a timely and accurate manner.
• Experience with basic data entry and incident documentation on standard computer systems.
• Ability to interact professionally with students, staff, and campus visitors.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventative patrol and deter crime on Mercer property.
• Monitor access control and assist with safety escorts.
• Prepare written incident reports and maintain activity logs.
• Operate basic security equipment and assist with emergency responses.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to students, staff, and visitors.
• Coordinate with sworn law enforcement when necessary.
• Support campus safety initiatives through community policing approaches.

Skills

Patrol operations

Communication

De-escalation

Written reports

Observation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational diploma

Tools

Two-way radios

Access control systems

Video surveillance

Job description

Mercer University Police is seeking Security Guards for the Macon campus to support safety and security for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The role emphasizes preventative patrol, access control, customer service, and reporting of suspicious activity.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED, relevant experience, and the ability to operate radios, access control, and surveillance systems. This is a full-time, on-site position with a strong community policing approach.