Property Security Guard

University Center for Academic Excellence at UNC Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Center for Academic Excellence at UNC Charlotte seeks a Property Security Guard to ensure the safety of resident students and enforce policies within campus housing. This full-time position includes working from 11 PM to 7 AM with rotating days off, requiring proactive security measures and an ability to respond to incidents effectively. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably experience in security, alongside skills in communication and reporting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency is required.
• At least one year of experience in security enforcement preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Google Gmail is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provides security to resident students and their guests.
• Enforces Housing and Residence Life policies.
• Patrols residence halls to ensure coverage of all residences.

Skills

Security enforcement

Patrolling

Incident reporting

Policy enforcement

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

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Position Information

General Information

Vacancy Open to All Candidates Employment Type Permanent - Full-time If time-limited, note appointment end date Hours per week 40 Months per year 12 Position Number 010533 NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN04 Classification Title Property Security Officer - Journey Working Title Property Security Guard Salary Range $33,540 - $41,290 Anticipate Hiring Range $33,540 - $41,290 FLSA Status Non Exempt Division Student Affairs Department Housing and Residence Life (Adm) Work Unit Housing and Residence Life Work Schedule

11:00 pm – 7:00 am with rotating days off. Weekend hours required.

Essential Personnel

This position is designated as

‘essential’ and, when contacted to report to work, its incumbent is expected to reach the campus as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.

Primary Purpose of Position

Provides security to resident students and their guest or visitors. Enforces Housing and Residence Life policies and patrols residence halls to ensure coverage of all residences.

Minimum Education/Experience

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalency and demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require valid N.C. driver’s license.

University Preferred Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalency and one year experience in security enforcement or protection work.

Essential Job Duties

• Provides security to resident students and their guests or visitors.
• Enforces Housing and Residence Life policies.
• Patrols residence halls to ensure coverage of all residences.
  
  

Other Work Responsibilities Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

The preferred candidate will have at least five years of security-related experience and be proficient in Microsoft Word and Google Gmail.

Previous Security Experience Required To Include The Following

• Observe and report incidents that may occur
• Provide safety and security for property and persons
• Make frequent foot patrols of the interior and exterior of assigned areas
• Observe entrance and exits of assigned areas
• Enforce policy and procedures
• Prepare proper documentation such as log sheets and incident reports
• Follow department procedures in all types of responses
• Willingness to work 3rd shift.
  
  

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

Require valid N.C. driver’s license.

Work Location Varies, Housing buildings. Posting date 06/10/2025 Closing date 06/24/2025 Proposed Hire Date 07/14/2025 Contact Information Donny Edwards Special Notes to Applicants

UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.

• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist .
  
  

Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application.

• Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
  
  

If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences that support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).

• Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered. Still, it may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  
  

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

• These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills and supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.
  
  

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
• UNC Charlotte Website
• HERC Job Board
• Inside Higher Education
• Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
• Another Website
• Agency Referral
• Advertisement/Publication
• Personal Referral
• Other
• Where did you learn about this posting? (Open Ended Question)
• * The work schedule for this position is generally 11:00PM – 7:00AM with rotating days off. Weekend work is required. Are you able to work this schedule? (Open Ended Question)
• * Please describe your experience providing security at a college or university or other public institution. (Open Ended Question)
• * Do you have a valid driver's license?
• No
• Yes
  

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for References
  
  

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Higher Education

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