Security Officer

Brenau; Gainesville (GA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brenau University in Gainesville, GA is hiring a full-time Security Officer to protect students, staff and visitors. You will patrol campus, monitor access points and respond to incidents to keep the community safe.

This on-site role offers 40 hours weekly, typically 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, with some nights or weekends as needed. Minimum high school diploma and security experience required; post-certifications are preferred and a valid Georgia driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years in Law Enforcement or Security experience preferred.
• Post-Certified highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling campus by foot, golf cart, or patrol unit.
• Maintain safety by monitoring alarms and control panels.
• Respond to incidents and coordinate with authorities as needed.
• Enforce campus rules, issue warnings or citations when applicable.
• Direct traffic and support crowd control at events.
• Serve as liaison with local law enforcement as required.
• Perform custodial, maintenance, information and record-keeping duties.

Skills

Security experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-Certified highly preferred

Job description

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Security Officer

Full-time Staff Gainesville, Gainesville, GA, US

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:Brenau University is an equal opportunity employer and educator. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal or state laws in its employment practices or educational programs.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:Brenau University is a drug-free workplace as certified by the Georgia Workers Compensation Board.

ELIGIBILITY: Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the confirmed start date. This includes being a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national with work authorization that doesn't require employer sponsorship. Individuals must maintain this eligibility throughout employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years in Law Enforcement or Security experience preferred.
• Post-Certified highly preferred.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Patrolling
  • Security officers patrol the university campus by foot, golf cart, or in a patrol unit. They may patrol walkways, parking lots, and buildings.
• Security
  • Security Officers are responsible for the safety of the university community, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors. They may operate security equipment, such as alarms and control panels, to monitor the area.
• Responding to incidents
  • Security officers respond to reports of incidents, such as suspicious activity or security violations. They may call the police or other authorities to investigate.
• Security officers enforce campus rules and regulations, such as parking, smoking, and alcohol and drug use. They may issue parking violation warnings, citations and tags, and request towing.
• Traffic control
  • Security officers may direct traffic and parking.
• Special events
  • Security officers may provide crowd control or other security services for special events.
• Security officers may act as a liaison between the university and local law enforcement.
• Other duties
  • Security officers may also perform custodial and maintenance duties, provide information and directions, and maintain records.

Supervisory Responsibilities:No supervisory responsibilities required.

Work Hours:
Full-time. 40 hours per week. Generally, Monday through Friday, 3pm to 11pm. Hours may be extended to meet the needs of the department. Nights/weekends as needed.

Environmental and Working Conditions/ Physical Demands and Aptitudes:Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking. Frequent lifting up to 30 lbs. Occasional lifting up to 100 lbs. Frequent carrying heavy weighted materials up to 30 lbs, Occasional carrying up to 100 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs. Occasional sitting, standing, walking, bending, turning, twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching, grasping, etc. Ability to work in inclement and extreme weather conditions. Must be able to operate and drive a motor vehicle.

Title IX Implications:

Responsible employee Any employee who is not a confidential employee. Brenau University requires that all Responsible Employees MUST report any possible sexual harassment or discrimination based on sex to the Title IX Coordinator when the employee has information about conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination or sex-based harassment under Title IX or this part. Employees are encouraged to report these concerns in writing via email. When an employee or a student (or a person who has a legal right to act on behalf of a student) informs any employee (including both Responsible and Confidential employees) of the employee’s or student’s pregnancy or related conditions, that employee must promptly provide that person with the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information and inform that person that the Title IX Coordinator can coordinate specific actions to prevent sex discrimination and ensure the employee’s or student’s equal access to the Recipient’s education program or activity.

Campus Designation: This is an on-site position based at the Historic Gainesville Campus located in Gainesville, Georgia.

Remote Work Available: No

Travel Requirements:

Daily travel required - on campus and travel between sites, which requires frequent driving. Due to insurance requirements, employees operating university vehicles or performing any driving activity for Brenau purposes must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid Georgia driver’s license, and maintain a clean driving record.

Special Requirements:

• Subject to random drug screening
• Subject to random MVR checks
• Subject to random criminal history background checks
• Must possess a valid Georgia driver’s license with a clean driving record (MVR check required).
• Must be willing to submit to and pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

Time-Off & Blackout Dates: Time-off requests and university blackout periods are managed through the direct supervisor and the ADP employee portal.

Licensure Requirements:

Proof of any professional degree, license, or certification (collectively, “Credentials”) required to competently perform the work for which the employee is hired must have been submitted at the time of application for the position. Discovery during the course of employee’s employment that applicable Credentials have lapsed, been terminated, were misrepresented, or were falsified may result in immediate termination of employee’s employment.

All positions will be filled pending budgetary review.