Security Guard

Denver Seminary; Colorado; On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Seminary on-campus Security Guard position involves patrolling campus grounds and buildings, responding to calls for assistance, and enforcing parking and access policies. You will work with staff and local responders to maintain safety and report incidents as needed.

Regular shifts are on-site with some on-call options; CPR/AED and OC gas training are required, and prior security or emergency response experience is preferred. Applicants must align with the Seminary's faith commitments.

Qualifications

• Security or emergency response experience preferred.
• CPR/AED training and certification required.
• Must align with Denver Seminary's faith statements.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the campus and buildings on a regular basis.
• Respond to calls on the Security cell phone.
• Ensure doors and facilities are secured per shift.
• Issue tickets following parking regulations.
• Coordinate with local police and fire services as needed.
• Generate incident reports when warranted.

Skills

Patrol experience

Emergency response

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Reports To: Director of Physical Campus Operations & Security

Location: Essential On-Campus

Pay: $16.54/hour

General Statement of Job Function

Responsibilities include making periodic patrols of campus grounds and buildings, responding to calls for assistance, enforcing parking lot policies by issuing tickets, responding to trespassers, writing incident reports, working with other Seminary staff (library staff, classroom instructors, janitorial contractor, etc.), cooperating with local law enforcement officers and emergency responders, ensuring buildings are locked and secured at the end of the last shift of the day, and other duties as assigned by the Director of Security.

Regularly scheduled shifts may be Monday-Friday from 7:00am–3:00pm, 3:00pm-10:00pm, or Saturdays from 9:00am-6:00pm. On call shifts (night/weekend) available for on-campus student resident guards.

Essential Functions

• Patrol the campus, and campus buildings, on a regular basis.
• Respond to phone calls received on the Security cell phone.
• Ensure campus buildings are locked and secure, as appropriate to your shift assignment.
• Issue tickets in conjunction with enforcement of parking lot regulations and policies.
• Collaborate with Littleton Police, ACC Campus Police and Littleton Fire Rescue, as necessary.
• Generate incident reports, as warranted.

Secondary Functions

• Assist facilities with various duties that prevent issues posing health and safety hazards.
• Assist with snow removal.

Education/Training

Prior experience in security, safety, emergency response, or military training preferred. Successful candidates must take and pass CPR/AED (automatic external defibrillator) training and certification, as well as training and certification in the use of OC gas..

Qualifications

• Committed personal relationship with Jesus Christ required and a lifestyle consistent with the Seminary’s Community Values and Behavioral Commitments.
• Agreement with Denver Seminary’s statement of faith.
• Responsible, dependable, and have good relational skills.
• Able to make appropriate decisions in response to calls for assistance, especially in emergencies.

Outcomes

Denver Seminary prepares men and women to engage the needs of the world with the redemptive power of the Gospel and the life‑changing truth of Scripture. Through our educational programs and mentoring process, the Seminary challenges students to grow spiritually, intellectually, and professionally in order to lead God’s people in accomplishing His mission in the world. The position of Security Guard supports this mission by:

• Providing and promoting a safe and secure campus environment.
• Responding promptly, courteously, and conscientiously to incoming calls to the security phone.
• Maintaining a professional appearance and cultivating professional interactions with campus community, guests, contractors and emergency response professionals.
• Ensuring parking policies, pet and good order and discipline standards are enforced.

Typical Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical demands include the ability to run, walk distances, climb stairs, climb indoor ladder to building roof, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, shovel snow, see well during the day and night‑time hours, hear well, think clearly and quickly, and make appropriate decisions in response to calls for assistance, including emergencies. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Denver Seminary is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence in all areas of ministry and operations. As a faith‑based institution, Denver Seminary exercises its legal rights to prefer candidates who affirm and support our Statement of Faith and Community Values, consistent with applicable religious exemptions under federal law.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Applicants who require accommodation during the application process should contact Human Resources.

Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States and successful completion of a background check.