Security Guard

About the role

The security guard position assists in the proper protection of persons and property in and around all residential communities housing more than 9000 residents. As an integral member of the team, security guards address policy violations, monitor for building security issues and safety hazards, conduct patrols, interact professionally with students and staff, maintain accurate paperwork, and provide coverage during holidays, breaks, and special events as needed.

Responsibilities

• Duties/Responsibilities Foot Patrols

  • Conduct foot patrols around assigned residential community, checking buildings and grounds in and around the area.
  • Watch for and report all life safety issues such as suspicious persons, fire hazards, leaking water pipes, unlocked security doors and other irregularities.
  • Examine doors, windows and gates to determine that they are secure.
  • Provide walking escorts for students and provide vehicle transport for housing staff upon request.
  • Provide coverage during all University holidays and breaks.
  • Provide coverage during special events such as football games, residence hall move-in days, and other events that may arise.

• Duties/Responsibilities Incident Response

  • Interact with students, University Housing staff, and campus partners in a respectful and professional manner.
  • Wear and activate body-worn camera when responding to incidents and providing escorts and/or vehicle transports.
  • Address, report, and document any policy violations or violations of the law.
  • Work with and support UGA Police Officers as directed by the Officers when they enter the residence halls.

• Duties/Responsibilities Administration

  • Complete all required training sessions, some of which may take place during off-shift hours.
  • Maintain and submit accurate, detailed, and professional paperwork and reports.
  • Perform monthly inspections of lifesaving equipment in all traditional residence halls.
  • Perform other duties consistent with the purpose of this position as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.
• Preferred: 4 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies:
  • Ability to write clear and accurate shift and incident reports.
  • Ability to remain calm and confident in stressful situations, while balancing the needs of customer service.
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Work effectively with all levels of staff from a variety of campus departments/units.
  • Ability to learn security systems and how to operate body camera.
  • Ability to learn about each of the residential buildings and the surrounding grounds.

Skills

• Ability to write clear and accurate shift and incident reports.
• Ability to remain calm and confident in stressful situations, while balancing the needs of customer service.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Work effectively with all levels of staff from a variety of campus departments/units.
• Ability to learn security systems and how to operate body camera.
• Ability to learn about each of the residential buildings and the surrounding grounds.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$45,000

Schedule

9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Thursday – Monday. Includes weekends. Tuesdays and Wednesdays off.

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact Name: Carrie Chitwood

Recruitment Contact Email: cachitwo@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone: Not provided