Security Officer I, 3rd Shift (Portland Campus)

About the role

Campus Security Officers are responsible for the comfort, safety, and security of the students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the University of New England. Security Officers maintain a safe environment and minimize the potential for loss or damage of all property controlled by the University of New England by conducting high visibility patrols on foot and in University-owned vehicles, monitoring CCTV equipment, and monitoring radio communications.

Responsibilities

• Defend self and others from unauthorized use of non-deadly force using departmentally trained techniques as necessary, including but not limited to the use of pepper spray and handcuffs
• Patrol University property to prevent and detect signs of intrusion, theft, and life safety concerns and maintain safety during Campus events
• This includes making regular inspection tours of campus noting unusual occurrences and ensuring all necessary doors and buildings are properly secured
• Maintain complete awareness of the University of New England property, life safety systems, and emergency plans including the proper use of fire extinguishers
• Respond to campus disturbances (i.e. disorderly conduct, underage drinking parties, illicit drug use) and complete room searches as necessary
• Respond to campus emergencies including critical incidents, all hazards situations and active threat situations (i.e. active shooter, bomb threat, mental health, weather emergencies)
• Contact the on-call supervisor as needed for emergency situations
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all University and departmental standard operating procedures
• Provide prompt, courteous service to students, staff, and visitors including medical and courtesy escorts on campus
• Espouse and domestic partner may also receive a UNE tuition waiver
• Provide public assistance such as lock out services, jump-starts and routine information
• Absorb and respond to emergency situations calmly and effectively
• Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team
• Perform all job duties

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required
• At least 1 year of security, military, or law enforcement experience is preferred
• Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and follow up when needed
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Clear thinking, good judgment when resolving problems
• Able to follow directions and commands as required
• Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team
• Willingness to train and use handcuffs and OC spray
• Maintain confidentiality of departmental and University information
• Safely operate motorized vehicles, golf carts and other department-owned equipment
• Must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the state of Maine
• Must be certified or have the ability to be certified in First Aid, CPR/AED, Narcan, Stop the Bleed and other equipment as assigned
• Abide by department core values of integrity, community-focused, accountability and teamwork
• Ability to train and oversee the work of student staff when a Security Officer II is not available
• Perform all job duties

Benefits

• Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage
• Up to 8% retirement plan match
• Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year
• Tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners
• Tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service
• 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service

Pay

The expected pay is $23.00 per hour, which includes a $2.00 shift differential (annualized to approximately $47,840).

Schedule

The third shift schedule is 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with scheduled days off on Thursday and Friday.