Security Guard

UM04 University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES); Maryland; On-site; USD 26,629; Part time

Job summary

A public university in Maryland is seeking applicants for a contractual temporary position in public safety. The role involves securing buildings, patrolling grounds, and responding to inquiries. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with skills in communication and operating communication devices. The hourly rate is $19.33. Apply online at their careers page.

Qualifications

• Ability to detect situations imperiling life, safety, and property.
• Must be able to perform extensive sitting, standing, and walking.

Responsibilities

• Secure and monitor entrances and exits to buildings.
• Patrol buildings and grounds and notify personnel of problems.
• Complete logs and basic reports as instructed.

Skills

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Communication skills

Ability to operate two-way radios and telephones

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
The Department of Public Safety at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites applicants to apply for contractual temporary positions.

Under direct supervision, performs routine security activities to protect buildings and property and safeguard occupants and visitors during normal operations and special events.

Primary Duties:

1. Secures and monitors entrances and exits to buildings and property.

2. Patrols buildings and grounds and notifies appropriate personnel when problems and life safety threats arise.

3. Completes logs and basic reports as instructed.

4. Assists with traffic control, crowd control, and parking enforcement.

5. Responds to routine inquiries from staff, students and visitors.

6. Maintains communication with appropriate personnel utilizing equipment such as two-way radios and telephones.

Physical Demands:
•May be required to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping, reaching, carrying, and frequent heavy lifting.
•May be required to work in adverse weather conditions
•May be required to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
•Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
•Requires operation of a variety of office.


Licenses/ Certifications: Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE: NONE

OTHER: None

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Ability to follow oral and written instructions; to complete basic reports; to detect situations imperiling life, safety, and property; to perform extensive sitting, standing, and walking; to communicate effectively; to operate two way radios and telephones.

OTHER:

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Applicants must submit to and successfully pass a thorough background investigation. Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license may be required. Employees in this job class may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Best Consideration Date: N/A

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Department

UMES-VPAA-Public Safety

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Contractual (C1) (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

$19.33 per hour

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunityinstitution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliationfor asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.

About Us

Welcome to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Employment Website! The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff to support the student-centered mission of our university.

Founded in 1886, the University is a Historically Black, Land Grant University with over 30 degree programs housed on a campus of over 50 buildings on over 1,100 acres. With an atmosphere of collegiality and a commitment to go from Excellence to Eminence , UMES is not only a great place to work, but it is a place to express your passion for educating students, develop your personal career goals, and to make a difference in the community, the state, and the world beyond. Located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the university is a beautiful place to work and call home. Thank you for your interest in employment with our University. Hawk Pride, Catch It! Learn more

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

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