Security Officer (part-time)

Greensboro College; Westerwood (NC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Greensboro College is seeking a part-time Security Officer in Greensboro, NC. The officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the college community, enforcing rules, and patrolling the campus.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, relevant work experience, and a valid driver’s license. Additionally, applicants should possess good customer relations and emergency decision-making skills. This role includes physical duties such as lifting and patrolling across various campus grounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 21 years of age.
• A minimum of one year of related work experience, preferably in an institutional or campus environment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Good customer relations skills and the ability to communicate clearly; to think and act quickly in emergencies.
• Intermediate proficiency in Word, Excel, and other officer-related skills.

Responsibilities

• Advices, directs and provides information to students, employees and the public.
• Patrols designated areas by foot, golf cart, and vehicle.
• Responds to calls for service and assistance.
• Monitors alarm systems and responds when necessary.
• Inspects buildings for security, fire, and potential hazards.

Skills

Customer relations skills

Report writing skills

Ability to analyze situations accurately

Emergency decision-making

Intermediate proficiency in Word and Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Greensboro College - Greensboro, NC 27401. Position Type: Part Time.

Greensboro College is a United Methodist Church-related, liberal-arts institution that has been located in the center of Greensboro, North Carolina, for more than 183 years. The college offers more than 35 majors to a student body of approximately 1,000.

Job Summary

The Security Officer is responsible for the safety and security of the college community. Responsible for enforcing the college rules, parking and traffic regulations, and providing other security and safety related services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advices, directs and provides information to students, employees and the public
• Patrols designated areas by foot, golf cart and vehicle. Patrols campus including buildings, grounds, parking lots and adjacent streets; sees that doors and windows are properly secured and locked; safeguards property of the campus. Assumes fixed post assignments.
• Responds to calls for service and assistance
• Opens and closes facilities. Monitors alarm systems and responds when necessary. Monitors and controls access to building and restricted areas
• Inspects building for security, fire, and potential accident and/or hazards and takes preventive or corrective action as appropriate
• Provides escort services by foot and/or vehicle
• Provides security for large gatherings such as football, basketball, soccer, high school graduations and college commencement activities
• Complete first aid and CPR training along with operating an AED
• Makes preliminary investigation of crimes and disorders along with conducting searches within the scope of employment
• Enforces vehicle parking regulations
• Carries mace/pepper spray and handcuffs
• Enforces rules and regulations of the College while cooperating with other police agencies
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 21 years of age
• A minimum of one year of related work experience, preferably in an institutional or campus environment, but will train
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Good customer relations skills and the ability to communicate clearly; ability to think and act quickly and effectively in emergencies; ability to analyze situations accurately and make appropriate decisions
• Intermediate proficiency in Word, Excel, and other officer related skills
• Good report writing skills

Physical Requirements

• Heavy lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 130 pounds
• Bending, stretching, and reaching required
• Some sitting, running and climbing, extensive walking and standing
• Rarely but possible working in extreme temperatures, wet, humid, and hot
• Physical ability to restrain individuals
• Physical ability to intervene in altercations on campus

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Greensboro College is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and will maintain an environment free of unlawful discrimination. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law in recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, or the operation of any of its programs. The college participates in E-Verify.