Security Guard I

University of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville is seeking a Security Officer to handle locking/unlocking, security checks, and hazard identification on Belknap Campus. The role includes assisting with parking lot monitoring, motorist help, escorts, and information services for visitors and staff.

The position requires a valid driver's license, 2 years of related experience or equivalent, and the ability to operate radios and phones; routine sitting, standing, and walking are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with up to 2 years of related experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Grade 1 (Hourly) position; prior security experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Locking and unlocking university facilities on a scheduled basis.
• Conduct walk-through security checks of buildings.
• Identify potential security and safety hazards.
• Assist with monitoring of parking lots and provide motorist assistance.
• Provide escorts upon request and general information to visitors.
• Operate two-way radios and telephones; communicate effectively.
• Respond as first responders to alarms (fire/burglar) and incidents.
• Attend to special function traffic control as needed.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Department

Location

Belknap Campus

Time Type

Full time

Worker Type

Regular

Job Req ID

R108854

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma/GED and up to 2 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a valid driver's license. Grade 1 (Hourly)

Position Description

The primary responsibilities for the position of Security Officer is the locking and unlocking of university facilities on a time scheduled basis, performing walk through security checks of university buildings, and identifying potential security and safety hazards. The officer will also assist in the monitoring of parking lot facilities, performing motorist assistance, providing escorts upon request and providing general information to visitors of the university as well as the university community. Must have the ability to perform extensive sitting, standing, and walking; to communicate effectively; to operate two-way radios and telephones.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform scheduled locking/unlocking and provide security of University staff.
• Perform requests for access to University facilities.
• Perform written notification of security and safety deficiencies.
• Perform motorist assistance.
• Perform escorts.
• Perform parking enforcement.
• Perform traffic control for special functions.
• First responder to fire and burglar alarms.

Compensation

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].