Residence Hall Safety & Security Lead

Alcorn State University; Lorman (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcorn State University is seeking a Safety Officer to safeguard residential facilities and enforce housing policies on campus. You will perform security checks, patrol parking areas, secure doors, and assist with lockouts while coordinating with Campus Police for investigations.

Responsibilities include documenting incidents, verifying IDs, and reporting security violations to Residential Life management. Some college credits are preferred, with a background in safety and customer service

Qualifications

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to campus safety.
• Familiarity with security operations, procedures, and best practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to analyze situations and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Performs security checks of residential facilities and identifies potential safety hazards
• Enforces Housing policies
• Supports Residential Life staff during the assigned shift when requested or special needs arise
• Patrols surrounding parking areas to help ensure the safety of students, staff and guests going to and from their vehicles
• Secures residents' doors and provides lock-out assistance
• Conducts preliminary investigations in collaboration with the Alcorn State Campus Police
• Requests proper identification on everyone entering Residence Hall facilities
• Makes reports to Residential Life management staff on security violations
• Reports all suspicious activity to the Residential Life management staff
• Provides written reports when required
• Other related duties, as assigned

Skills

Knowledge of laws

Security operations

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Decision making under pressure

Diversity sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college credits preferred

Job description

Alcorn State University is seeking a Safety Officer to safeguard residential facilities and enforce housing policies on campus. You will perform security checks, patrol parking areas, secure doors, and assist with lockouts while coordinating with Campus Police for investigations.

Responsibilities include documenting incidents, verifying IDs, and reporting security violations to Residential Life management. Some college credits are preferred, with a background in safety and customer service