Security Officer 2

University of Miami; Avenue (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

University of Miami is seeking a dedicated security professional to patrol campus facilities, monitor access, and uphold safety protocols across multiple sites. The role emphasizes rapid response, incident reporting, and customer service for patients, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities include monitoring alarms, directing traffic, verifying credentials, and maintaining secure premises while complying with university policies and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

English communication

Punctual dependable

Operate vehicle

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Security software

Job description

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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.

\ 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
• Certification and Licensing: Not Applicable
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).
• Must be punctual, dependable, and flexible.
• Excellent customer service skills required to handle all levels of personnel, patients, and visitors.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Valid State of Florida driver's license

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

• Patrols hospitals, buildings, grounds, and associated areas to prevent, investigate and document arson, theft vandalism and any other criminal activity
• Monitors and responds to security, fire, and environmental alarms.
• Assist in follow-up as necessary.
• Responds to emergency calls for assistance and disasters.
• Investigates unusual incidents reported by UM staff, visitors, physicians, and patients.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Normal duties require extensive walking, standing, and/or running.
• Responds to and resolves problems, disputes, and unusual circumstances as necessary.
• Handles disruptive individuals with good verbal intervention techniques.
• Combative individuals may require physical intervention.
• Assist with traffic control as necessary.
• Completes reports and incident documentation as necessary.
• Reports must be easy to read and accurate.
• Controls evidence, valuables, and lost/found items as necessary.
• Operates UM vehicles in accordance with the rules and regulations of the University of Miami.
• Works in an independent atmosphere with minimal supervision and high public contact.
• Completes all mandatory training programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. 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.