Campus Security Officer: Access Control & De-escalation

careers-uwmcareers; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k with employer match

Gym membership

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) seeks a Security Officer I to safeguard our campus by controlling access and delivering elite service to team members, clients, and guests. The role emphasizes de-escalation, incident reporting, and proactive space protection.

Responsibilities include badge verification, camera monitoring, weapon screening with metal detectors, and patrolling in foot or vehicle. Prior security experience and a valid drivers license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma.
• Active & valid drivers license.
• Meet physical needs of the job.
• Demonstrate good moral fitness and ethical standards.
• Outstanding verbal and nonverbal communication with de-escalation focus.
• Ability to write incident reports.
• Ability to make independent decisions under stress.

Responsibilities

• Controls access to campus by verifying and issuing badges.
• Monitors cameras to proactively protect the space.
• Uses metal detectors to screen for weapons.
• Uses Outlook, Excel, and Internet to complete tasks.
• Conducts patrols on foot and in vehicle and responds to incidents.
• Communicates to identify and respond to non-emergency and emergency situations with de-escalation.
• Identifies and reports hazards.
• Documents security related incidents on campus.

Skills

Communication skills

Incident reporting

Decision making under pressure

Ethical standards

Valid drivers license

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Internet

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) seeks a Security Officer I to safeguard our campus by controlling access and delivering elite service to team members, clients, and guests. The role emphasizes de-escalation, incident reporting, and proactive space protection.

Responsibilities include badge verification, camera monitoring, weapon screening with metal detectors, and patrolling in foot or vehicle. Prior security experience and a valid drivers license are preferred.