Security Officer (On-Call)

About the role

Patrols University premises to protect persons and property; maintains order; enforces regulations; and ensures observance of applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe environment by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances and University policy; teaches preventive, protective, and defensive tactics; mediates disputes; patrols assigned area; responds to notices of disturbances; observes suspicious behavior.
• Secures facilities, operations, and personnel by patrolling property; monitors surveillance equipment; inspects buildings, equipment, and access points; and responds to emergencies.
• Prevents loss or damage by reporting irregularities; informs violators of policy and procedures; restrains trespassers.
• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviews witnesses; obtains signatures.
• Maintains environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls; conducts routine inspections.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Complies with legal requirements.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by studying applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; attends educational workshops; reviews professional publications; practices skills; participates in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma; or General Education Degree
• Three to six months related experience and/or training
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Conversational Spanish helpful but not required
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and customer service skills
• Must exhibit leadership ability. Demonstrated capacity for planning and follow through
• Must be eligible to obtain State of Maryland Special Police Officer license within 6 months of employment
• Valid Driver’s License for state of residence
• Must be able to pass criminal background check

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; or General Education Degree
• Three to six months related experience and/or training
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Conversational Spanish helpful but not required
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and customer service skills
• Must exhibit leadership ability. Demonstrated capacity for planning and follow through
• Must be eligible to obtain State of Maryland Special Police Officer license within 6 months of employment
• Valid Driver’s License for state of residence
• Must be able to pass criminal background check

Skills

• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Conflict Resolution Skills
• Customer Service Skills
• Leadership Ability
• Planning and Follow Through

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$18/hr. - $20/hr.

Schedule

Frequent long hours and weekend work required.