Campus Security Officer

University of Detroit Mercy; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Retirement plan

Job summary

University of Detroit Mercy is seeking a Security Officer to patrol campus, protect buildings and grounds, and enforce university policies, including parking rules. The role focuses on maintaining safety for students, staff, and visitors and responding to security needs across the campus.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, reliable interpersonal skills, strong communication, and computer literacy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in security or customer-facing roles is a plus.
• Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job.

Responsibilities

• Patrols campus, providing security to all individuals on university property; checks and maintains security to all buildings and grounds.
• Provides security services (unlocking cars, starting stalled vehicles, emergency weather notification, unlocking/locking doors to buildings, etc.).
• Monitors facilities and reports any problems to Facilities Management for repair.
• Investigates university criminal/traffic complaints/concerns. Deals with parking concerns and enforcement.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

Job description

To provide security services to the university; patrol campus and check resident halls and other buildings; maintain safe parking conditions on campus. Enforce University Parking rules and regulations, and enforce all University rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrols campus, providing security to all individuals on university property; checks and maintains security to all buildings and grounds.
• Provides security services (unlocking cars, starting stalled vehicles, emergency weather notification, unlocking/locking doors to buildings, etc.)
• Monitors facilities and reports any problems to Facilities Management for repair.
• Investigates university criminal/traffic complaints/concerns. Deals with parking concerns and enforcement.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education -A high school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the university for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A professional, patient demeanor that promotes a positive impression with co-workers and the University Community.

• Must have strong organizational and administrative skills, a good work ethic, and a positive attitude for interacting with other people.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Computer proficiency in MS Word/Excel/Access is required, with a strong computer aptitude for learning various computer applications;
• Must be adaptable with the ability to accept and support change, highly skilled at multi-tasking and detail-oriented, able to effectively work independently or in a team environment, and able to work well under pressure.
• Demonstrate a professional demeanor and a clean, well-groomed appearance that creates a positive impression with customers and coworkers.
• Must be dependable, reliable, and confident working in a professional.

Physical Requirements

Job requires repetitive lifting of light-weight objects with frequent bending and stooping, or repetitively lifting average-weight objects where frequent bending or stooping alternates with lighter activities. Occasionally lifts heavy objects (over 50 pounds).

Regular exposure to unfavorable conditions such as weather conditions, or confined, noisy, or dirty locations.

Licenses/Certifications

Valid driver's license in good standing.

Commensurate with experience

Anticipated Schedule

TBD

Benefits Summary

At the University of Detroit Mercy we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following:

Medical

• Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network
• Option to purchase additional dental plan through Sun Life
• Dental Care is available at the School of Dentistry to the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents (dependents shall be as defined for Internal Revenue Service purposes).
• The fee for such services shall be waived for the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents, up to a cap of $3,000 per individual per calendar year. Beyond the $3,000 cap amount, employees will be responsible to pay 25% of any remaining fees for the balance of that year.

Vision

• Option to purchase additional vision plan through Heritage
• Vision benefits available at Detroit Mercy Eye Institute
  • $35 Comprehensive Eye Exam
  • Contact Lens Exam starting at $7o
  • 50% off Optical Frames
  • 25% off Sun Frames
  • 30% off Prescription Lenses
  • 20% off Prescription Contact Lenses
  • *Cannot be combined with insurance*

Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options

Employee Assistance Program

• Provided to everyone in your household

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D

• One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars

Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance

Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children

Retirement Plan

• Employees have a choice of the following: Employees who contribute 3% shall receive an Employer contribution of 6%, and employees who contribute 4% in the plan shall receive an Employer contribution of 8%.

Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affinitive Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.

Pay Range

Commensurate with experience

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