Security Officer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement match

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Security Officer at the University of Dubuque to ensure a safe campus environment. Responsibilities include patrolling, enforcing policies, and managing emergency calls.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license, demonstrating strong communication skills and attention to detail. This full-time position requires night and weekend shifts, with competitive shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with the Clery Act reporting requirements.
• Ability to walk, stand for long periods, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Basic computer knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Open and close campus facilities.
• Enforce policies to ensure a secure environment.
• Patrol on foot to maintain safety on campus.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent verbal and written communication

Basic security knowledge

Ability to multi-task

Quick decision-making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

Job description

The University of Dubuque is a growing faith-based University that is seeking a Security Officer (Full-time, 3rd shift). The University of Dubuque offers an excellent benefits package including tuition remission, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, and a retirement match.

Position Summary

The Security Guard is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors on campus. This role involves regular foot patrols of university grounds and buildings, enforcing university policies, responding to emergencies, and documenting incidents with accuracy and attention to detail. Security Guards are also tasked with opening and closing campus facilities, issuing parking violations, and operating a multi-line phone and radio dispatch system to coordinate responses effectively. Security Guards play a critical role in supporting the Mission of the university by ensuring a secure and welcoming campus environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Open and close campus facilities
• Issue parking violations
• Maintain security and safety of people and property on campus by patrolling on foot
• Enforce policies in support of the University's mission
• Answer emergency and non-emergency calls and document important information
• Respond to any issues and follow up by coordinating with the appropriate departments or officers
• Operate and manage a multi-line telephone system
• Use the radio, phone, or computer to direct officers to the appropriate sites
• Prioritize and organize calls according to urgency
• Maintain and update call logs, call records and other important documentation
• Update requests for access from various departments through the controlled access program
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the University's Mission

Skills and Abilities

• Familiar with reporting requirements of the Clery Act for higher education
• Must be detail-oriented and accurate
• Ability to walk and climb stairs
• Knowledge of basic security and fire inspection procedures
• Quick decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• May be required to walk or stand for extended periods of time
• May be required to work outdoors in inclement weatherMay be required to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to read and comprehend basic written and verbal instructions

This position will require night and weekend work. (2nd shift $0.50 shift differential and 3rd shift $0.65 shift differential)

To apply for the Security Officer position, please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and UD employment application, located on our website http://www.dbq.edu/AboutUD/Employment/Jobs/, to [e-mail] or to the Director of Human Resources, at the University of Dubuque, 2000 University Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding the Jeanne Clery Act, please go to https://www.dbq.edu/SafetySecurity/JeanneCleryAct/.