Security Officer - University Police Officer

About the role

Carnegie Mellon University's Police Department (UPD) is searching for a Security Officer who is highly motivated and eager to serve the CMU community. Our mission is to improve and promote safety at the university through collaboration, proactive problem-solving, open communication and the delivery of professional and dependable police and security services. Our vision is to provide outstanding service to the Carnegie Mellon University community.

Responsibilities

• Conducting watchperson rounds of university buildings and areas to ensure the safety and security of the campus, the assigned sector, and its occupants/users
• Reporting suspicious activity, persons, and conditions immediately
• Providing escorts to students, staff, and faculty members
• Providing general assistance to campus police officers
• Providing general information to university personnel and visitors
• Performing foot patrol on campus grounds in all weather conditions and temperatures

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with a varied population
• Ability to remain calm in difficult, dangerous, and high-stress emergency situations, and respond to all campus constituents in a professional and polite manner

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Prior work experience in a security-related role preferred

Requirements

• Successful Background Check
• Child Protection Clearances (Act 153)
• Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
• Credit check
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of War (DoW) security clearance

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
• Tuition benefits
• Ample paid time off and observed holidays
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• Access to Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
• Fitness center access

Pay

Hourly

Schedule

Full-time (40 hours/week)

Location: Pittsburgh, PA