Student Security Officer

Choosecolumbusga; Troy, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Troy University is hiring a Student Security Officer on the Troy campus. The position involves patrolling the grounds by foot and on a cart to aid in maintaining a safe environment for students and staff.

The role is part-time with varying shifts and requires the applicant to be an enrolled Troy University student. Driving may be needed, but is not the main duty; availability across multiple shifts is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Troy University student enrolled on the Troy Campus.
• Preferred Criminal Justice major.
• Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus grounds by foot and cart to help maintain a safe campus environment.

Skills

Walking patrol

Observational skills

Job description

Posting Details

• Posting Number: SF1365P


• Position Title: Student Security Officer


• Position Type: Classified Staff/Hourly


• Department: University Police - Troy


• Division: Student Affairs


• Campus: Troy


• Work Status: Part-Time (IPT)


• Temporary: No


• Location: Troy - T01


• Job Summary: The Student Security Officer position is responsible for patrolling the grounds of the university by foot and cart to help maintain a safe campus environment.


• Minimum Qualifications: Must be a current Troy University student enrolled on the Troy Campus


• Preferred Qualifications: Criminal Justice major


• Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties?: Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility


• Work Hours: Varies (shift work)


• List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position: NA


• Does this position have supervisory responsibility?: No


• Posting Date: 12/09/2025


• Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact [e-mail].

Reference Letters

• Solicit References Through the System? No

Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact [e-mail].

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   
   
   • Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
   
   
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   
   
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   
   
   • Social Media website
   
   
   • Indeed
   
   
   • Other employment website (please specify below)
   
   
   • Employee Referral (please specify below)
   
   
   • Local newspaper (please specify below)
   
   
   • Professional journal (please specify below)
   
   
   • Other source (please specify below)
   
   


2. Please specify:

   (Open Ended Question)



3. * Do you currently work in another position for Troy University?
   
   
   • No
   
   
   • Yes - if hired for this position, intend to resign from other position
   
   
   • Yes - if hired for this position, intend to keep other position
   
   


4. * Are you a current Troy University student enrolled on the Troy Campus?
   
   
   • Yes
   
   
   • No
   
   

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter


2. List of References