GUARD

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern University at New Orleans is seeking a part-time campus guard to support safety and security on campus. The role involves walking or driving escorts, locking/unlocking buildings, and providing information to students, faculty, and visitors.

Key duties include responding to emergencies, patrolling grounds, monitoring CCTV and access systems, and coordinating with Police, Fire, and EMS as needed. The position offers $16.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.
• An applicant convicted of a felony or under indictment will be disqualified until relief granted.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Applicants may be required to possess a current Louisiana driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide escort services and walk/drive patrols; lock/unlock buildings per schedules; assist campus community.
• Create and maintain a safe learning and working environment.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency requests; coordinate Police, Fire, EMS as needed.
• Monitor campus activities and facilities via proactive patrol.
• Operate infrastructure systems: CCTV, fire panels, alarms, access cards, parking enforcement.
• Identify after-hours facility issues; coordinate emergency maintenance.
• Prepare incident reports accurately for security activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Tools

CCTV systems

Fire alarm panels

Access control systems

Parking enforcement systems

Job description

Southern University at New Orleans, a public, historically black university, empowers and promotes the upward mobility of diverse populations of traditional and nontraditional students through academic programs, teaching, research, and service to achieve excellence in higher education using various teaching and learning modalities.

This Guard position will be assisting Campus Police for the safety and security of students, faculty, staff and visitors on a college or university campus. Their primary task is to patrol the campus grounds and buildings to prevent and detect signs of intrusion, theft, or other criminals activity.

No experience or training is required.

Necessary Special Requirements

• An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Applicants may be required to possess a current Louisiana driver's license.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Provide required services to the SUNO campus community, including: walking or driving escorts, locking and unlocking of campus buildings according to class schedules and events, and providing information and assistance to the community as needed.
• Creating and maintaining a safe learning and working environment for members of the SUNO campus community.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency requests for assistance. Initiate and coordinate Police, Fire, and EMS response as needed.
• Monitor campus activities and facilities through proactive patrol and observation.
• Regularly monitor and use critical infrastructure systems, including: CCTV systems, fire alarm panels, automation systems, alarms, access card systems, and parking enforcement systems.
• Identify after hours' facilities issues and assist in the coordination of emergency maintenance response.
• Prepare required incident reports completely and accurately for all security and safety related activities.
• All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

Position-Specific Details

• Appointment Type: This will be a part-time GUARD position (WAE) for 12 months.
• Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Compensation: $16.00/hr.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.