Campus Security Officer

Position Classification

Position Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrols campus, providing security to all individuals on university property; checks and maintains security to all buildings and grounds.
• Provides security services (unlocking cars, starting stalled vehicles, emergency weather notification, unlocking/locking doors to buildings, etc.)
• Monitors facilities and reports any problems to Facilities Management for repair.
• Investigates university criminal/traffic complaints/concerns. Deals with parking concerns and enforcement.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education -A high school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the university for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A professional, patient demeanor that promotes a positive impression with co-workers and the University Community.
• Must have strong organizational and administrative skills, a good work ethic, and a positive attitude for interacting with other people.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Computer proficiency in MS Word/Excel/Access is required, with a strong computer aptitude for learning various computer applications;
• Must be adaptable with the ability to accept and support change, highly skilled at multi-tasking and detail-oriented, able to effectively work independently or in a team environment, and able to work well under pressure.
• Demonstrate a professional demeanor and a clean, well-groomed appearance that creates a positive impression with customers and coworkers.
• Must be dependable, reliable, and confident working in a professional.

Physical Requirements

• Job requires repetitive lifting of light-weight objects with frequent bending and stooping, or repetitively lifting average-weight objects where frequent bending or stooping alternates with lighter activities. Occasionally lifts heavy objects (over 50 pounds).

Work Environment

Licenses/Certifications

Salary/Pay Information

• Commensurate with experience

Anticipated Schedule

• TBD

Benefits Summary

• At the University of Detroit Mercy we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Life and AD&D

Retirement Plan