Security Officer

Felician University School of Arts & Sciences; Security (CO); On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Full time

Job summary

Felician University School of Arts & Sciences is seeking dedicated Campus Security officers to protect our campus community, facilities and assets. The role includes patrols, monitoring surveillance, enforcing policies, and assisting during emergencies, with reporting duties and visitor support.

Multiple shifts are available, including weekdays, nights and weekends. A high school diploma is required; college-level criminal justice study is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced degrees a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities are essential.
• Experience in campus/university security preferred; SORA cert or willingness to obtain is required or desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct active patrols of campus grounds, buildings, parking areas and walkways.
• Monitor surveillance systems and respond to alarms or suspicious activity.
• Enforce campus policies and assist during emergencies such as medical incidents and evacuations.
• Prepare accurate incident and activity reports.
• Provide directions, information and assistance to students, staff and visitors.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Decision making

Diversity awareness

Safety orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice (plus)

Job description

Security Officers

Felician University is presently seeking dedicated and observant Campus Security officers to help protect our campus community, facilities and assets. The Security Officer engages in a wide variety of activities, including but not limited to: conducting active patrols of campus grounds, buildings, parking areas and walkways to ensure safety and security; monitoring surveillance systems and responding promptly to alarms or suspicious activity; enforcing campus policies, rules and regulations in a fair and respectful manner; providing assistance during emergencies, including medical incidents, evacuations, and severe weather events; preparing accurate incident and activity reports; offering directions, information and assistance to students, staff and visitors.

Felician University is committed to maintaining a learning and employment environment based upon our core values of Respect for Human Dignity, Compassion, Transformation, Justice and Peace, and Solidarity with People in Need. We offer a choice of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, as well as a retirement plan (403B), tuition remission, and generous time off benefits for full-time employees, and sick time benefits for part-time employees.

Position Type

A variety part-time and full-time shifts available, weekdays, nights and weekends

Department

Campus Safety and Security

Date Posted

December 19, 2025

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent required, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Criminal justice or related field a plus

Essential Qualifications

Ability and willingness to act to ensure the safety and security of the property, students, staff, faculty and visitors to the University in accordance with University policy, prior security experience in a college/university setting preferred; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure; current Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) certification or willingness and ability to attain such upon position confirmation prior to beginning employment; ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the position, including heavy lifting within manageable and safe parameters (25-50 pounds), ability to stand, walk, stoop, climb, and bend, and ability to work outdoors in all seasons as needed; proven ability to work with a diverse population, experience working with teenagers and young adults preferred; certification in First Aid, CPR, and/or AED a plus; willingness and ability to model, support and promote the Felician Franciscan mission and values of the University.

To Apply

Send cover letter, resume, and 2 references electronically to the Director or via USPS to:

Mr. Heath James
Director, Campus Safety and Security
1 Felician Way
Rutherford, New Jersey 07070

Salary

$17.50/hour