Security Officer I, Per Diem (Portland Campus)

University of New England; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New England is hiring Campus Security Officers to safeguard the campus community in Biddeford, Maine. Officers will conduct patrols, oversee safety protocols, respond to emergencies, and ensure a secure environment for students, faculty, and visitors. This role requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to respond effectively to various situations.

Qualifications

• Ability to act decisively in emergencies.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Experience in security or law enforcement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-visibility patrols on foot and in vehicles.
• Respond to campus emergencies and incidents.
• Enforce university rules and regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Conflict resolution

Job description

Campus Security Officers are responsible for ensuring the comfort, safety, and security of students, faculty, staff, and visitors at the University of New England. Security Officers help maintain a safe environment and minimize the potential for property loss or damage by conducting high-visibility patrols on foot and in University-owned vehicles, monitoring CCTV equipment, and overseeing radio communications. Officers provide a wide variety of services to the campus community and are expected to proactively seek opportunities to deliver exceptional customer service.

Security Officers enforce the University of New England rules and regulations, the Office of Student Resolutions Conduct Code, and coordinate with law enforcement in enforcing state statutes. Security Officers have a critical role as first responders to campus emergencies and critical incidents such as active threat situations, bomb threats and mental health emergencies. Security Officers respond to disturbances and mitigate disruptive conduct and coordinate with local, county and state agencies as necessary. Security Officers recognize potential safety concerns and take measures to mitigate these concerns.

Security Officers day-to-day activities include routine patrols of campus property, completing daily building opening and closings and parking enforcement.

This per diem position is based on the Portland campus. The expected pay is $21.00 per hour.