Security Officer 1

University of Miami; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL seeks a full-time security professional to monitor facilities, enforce policies, and safeguard assets. The role emphasizes vigilance, coordination with local law enforcement, and proactive incident documentation.

It requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of relevant experience, and strong communication and teamwork abilities. Compliance with university policies and safeguarding campus resources are essential duties.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
• Certification and Licensing: Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Learning Agility, Teamwork, Technical Proficiency, Communication

Responsibilities

• Notifies local police department when backup is necessary.
• Inspects building, equipment, and access points.
• Permits entry of allowed personnel after verifying identity.
• Informs violators of policy and procedures and restrains trespassers.
• Controls traffic by directing drivers.
• Checks surveillance cameras periodically to identify disruptions or unlawful acts.
• Submits reports of surveillance activity and unusual occurrences.
• Secures all exits, doors, and windows after end of operations.
• Investigates people for suspicious activity or possessions.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification or license (as applicable)

Tools

Office software

Job description

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• 1. Notifies local police department when backup is necessary.
• 2. Inspects building, equipment, and access points.
• 3. Permits entry of allowed personnel after verifying identity.
• 4. Informs violators of policy and procedures and restrains trespassers.
• 5. Controls traffic by directing drivers.
• 6. Checks surveillance cameras periodically to identify disruptions or unlawful acts.
• 7. Submits reports of surveillance activity and unusual occurrences.
• 8. Secures all exits, doors, and windows after end of operations.
• 9. Investigates people for suspicious activity or possessions.
• 10. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license

Certification and Licensing: Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida. With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.