Security Officers

careers-uwmcareers; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k with employer match

Gym membership

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) seeks a Security Officer I to safeguard our campus by controlling access and delivering elite service to team members, clients, and guests. The role emphasizes de-escalation, incident reporting, and proactive space protection.

Responsibilities include badge verification, camera monitoring, weapon screening with metal detectors, and patrolling in foot or vehicle. Prior security experience and a valid drivers license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma.
• Active & valid drivers license.
• Meet physical needs of the job.
• Demonstrate good moral fitness and ethical standards.
• Outstanding verbal and nonverbal communication with de-escalation focus.
• Ability to write incident reports.
• Ability to make independent decisions under stress.

Responsibilities

• Controls access to campus by verifying and issuing badges.
• Monitors cameras to proactively protect the space.
• Uses metal detectors to screen for weapons.
• Uses Outlook, Excel, and Internet to complete tasks.
• Conducts patrols on foot and in vehicle and responds to incidents.
• Communicates to identify and respond to non-emergency and emergency situations with de-escalation.
• Identifies and reports hazards.
• Documents security related incidents on campus.

Skills

Communication skills

Incident reporting

Decision making under pressure

Ethical standards

Valid drivers license

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Internet

Job description

The safety and security of our team members and campus is our number one priority. The Security Officer I plays a pivotal role in our layered approach to security by controlling access to our campus space and providing elite service to our fellow team members, clients, and guests.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Controls access to our campus space by verifying badges and issuing badges.
• Monitors cameras to proactively protect our space.
• Uses Metal Detectors to screen for weapons.
• Uses common computer programs such as Outlook, Excel, and the Internet to complete tasks.
• Conducts patrols and provides services to team members both on foot and in a vehicle.
• Communicates with fellow team members to identify and respond to several types of non-emergency and emergency situations with a focus on de-escalation.
• Identifies and report hazards.
• Responds to and appropriately documents security related incidents around campus.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

Must Have Qualifications:

• Ability to work one of the following shifts based upon need: 5am-2pm, 7am-4pm, or 1pm-10pm.
• High School Diploma.
• Active & valid driver's license.
• Meet physical needs of the job.
• Must demonstrate good moral fitness and ethical standards.
• Outstanding verbal and nonverbal communication skills with a focus on de-escalation.
• Demonstrated ability to write incident reports.
• Demonstrated ability make independent and sound decisions under stress while adhering to established policies and procedures.

Nice to Have Qualifications:

• CPR certified
• Prior security experience
• Previous military or law enforcement experience

THE PLACE & THE PERKS

Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.

It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.

From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.

More reasons you’ll love working here include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
• Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
• Adoption reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Mortgage discount and area business discounts
• Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
• Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon
• Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
• Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
• In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
• Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi

DISCLAIMER

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will". UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By selecting “Apply for this job online” you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes.