Property Security Officer

Appalachian State University; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian State University is seeking a Property Security Officer responsible for maintaining a safe environment on campus. The role requires effective communication, physical ability for patrol duties, and a high school diploma. Working hours are Monday-Friday from 11 PM to 7 AM, and applicants should possess relevant security competencies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competencies in security and enforcement.
• Ability to communicate over radio and provide reports.
• Capability to perform physical tasks and patrol security effectively.

Responsibilities

• Secure and open campus buildings per schedule.
• Conduct foot and vehicle patrols across campus.
• Report violations and respond to alarms.

Skills

Communication

Security Practices

Physical Awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

Property Security Officer

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Please attach the required documents:

• Cover Letter
• List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application

Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.

Posting Details

Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.

Position Summary Information Classification Title Property Security Officer Working Title Property Security Officer Location Boone, NC Job Category 4 Position Number 065001 Not Eligible for Visa Sponsorship VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S Department University Police - 430500 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. Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential work functions per ADA . Examples of competencies are primarily those of the majority of positions in this class, but may not be applicable to all positions. License/Certification Required Essential Job Functions The University Police Department’s mission is to provide a safe working, living, and learning environment, through a community-oriented policing philosophy that emphasizes crime prevention and solving crime through partnerships, education and awareness programs, pro-active patrolling and quality officer training. The department provides general and emergency police services, and enforces state laws and university policies on campus 24-7. Property Security Officers provide professional and courteous security across campus by protecting university property and reporting violations of university policies to the security supervisor and the police supervisor on duty.

Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Securing/opening certain campus buildings as assigned, and by schedule.
• Foot patrol in all campus buildings to ensure the protection of university property.
• Vehicle patrol on all campus property and parking lots while reporting issues, violations, and suspicious incidents to the on-duty police supervisor.
• Answering fire and trouble alarms when needed in campus buildings.
• Fill-in for the university library on occasion to ensure patrons are following rules and procedures.
• Assist App State police officers as directed by the on-duty police supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

• Securing designated campus buildings based on closing schedules.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and coherently over radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
• The ability to recognize, identify, and report unusual, suspect, or hazardous activities or conditions across campus.
• Understand basic protective and security practices.
• Be able to perform physical functions that include such things as working rotating shifts, walking on foot patrol, climbing stairs while physically checking doors and windows of buildings to ensure they are secured.
• Fill in occasionally to maintain security in Belk Library; monitor floors, ID Patrons, assist in removing Patrons when necessary, monitor Technology desk, report problems to the evening library supervisor, assist AppState Police and Security as directed by that agency.

Preferred Qualifications Type of Position Permanent Full-Time Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty Appointment Type 1.0 Work Schedule/Hours Monday-Friday 11pm-7am Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 12 Mandatory Staff Yes Physical Demands of Position

• Must have the ability to drive a state vehicle in all weather conditions.
• Traverse in and move about in buildings, around campus, up and down hills and stairs, checking buildings and doors.
• Physical awareness and alert of surroundings at all times for security breaches.
• Ability to use a mobile and handheld radio.
• Must stand or remain in a stationary position at a security post, inside and outside in all types of weather for up to 3-4 hours.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Overall Competency Level Contributing Salary Grade Equivalency GN02 Salary Range Anticipated Hiring Range $36,213 Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties. Security, Patrol, and Enforcement

• Lock and unlock buildings following assigned schedules.
• Review the Event Tracker for specific building openings at the beginning of each shift. Patrol campus buildings and parking lots and report security violations.
• Provide money escorts when requested.
• Provide non-emergency medical transports when required.
• Do walking patrols in the interior of the campus.
• Respond to routine Blue Light activations when dispatched.
• Conduct monthly Blue Light maintenance checks and submit a report to the supervisor.
• Complete weekly lights-out checks and submit to the supervisor.

Communication

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, by clearly communicating on a mobile and handheld radio and by completing written reports.
• Respond to calls for service from community members on a regular basis and provide verbal responses to their requests.
• Explain policies to university community members and visitors when required.
• Demonstrate the ability to relate and interact with members of the department, university and community groups as required.

Technical Knowledge

• Demonstrate the ability to properly use all assigned equipment.
• Be able to read and send messages using the university e-mail system.
• Understand the difference between violations of law and university policy violations and report each to the appropriate supervisor.
• Attend mandatory in-service training classes when required. Review university and department policies on a regular basis.

Decision Making

• Recognize security problems and take appropriate actions to resolve.
• Notify the on-duty supervisor and chain of command when security problems are discovered that cannot be immediately resolved.

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations. Posting Details Information Posting Date 05/30/2025 Closing Date 06/16/2025 Competency Level Statement Management will only consider applicants who meet the required competencies. Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the required documents:

• Cover Letter
• List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application

Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position. Search Chair Name Scott Mash Search Chair Email [e-mail] Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web) Departmental Information Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/51222 Posting Number 201502895P

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have one year of experience in security, enforcement, or protection work? (Response must be substantiated by employment history on the application)

• Yes
• No

* Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

* This position is designated as a mandatory employee position and the library is considered a mandatory operation. Mandatory operations are services that have been determined mandatory to continue during various types of adverse weather and emergency events. Mandatory employees are those employees required to maintain continuity of mandatory operations during an adverse weather or emergency event. Are you able to meet the requirements of a mandatory employee?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

List of References with Contact Information