Security Officer

Security Officer

The University of Dubuque is a growing faith-based University that is seeking a Security Officer (Full-time, 1st shift). The University of Dubuque offers an excellent benefits package including tuition remission, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, and a retirement match.

Position Summary:

The Security Guard is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors on campus. This role involves regular foot patrols of university grounds and buildings, enforcing university policies, responding to emergencies, and documenting incidents with accuracy and attention to detail. Security Guards are also tasked with opening and closing campus facilities, issuing parking violations, and operating a multi-line phone and radio dispatch system to coordinate responses effectively. Security Guards play a critical role in supporting the Mission of the university by ensuring a secure and welcoming campus environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Open and close campus facilities
• Issue parking violations
• Maintain security and safety of people and property on campus by patrolling on foot
• Enforce policies in support of the University's mission
• Answer emergency and non-emergency calls and document important information
• Respond to any issues and follow-up by coordinating with the appropriate departments or officers
• Operate and manage a multi-line telephone system
• Use the radio, phone, or computer to direct officers to the appropriate sites
• Prioritize and organize calls according to urgency
• Maintain and update call logs, call records and other important documentation
• Update requests for access from various departments through the controlled access program
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the University's Mission

Skills and Abilities:

• Familiar with reporting requirements of the Clery Act for Higher Education
• Must be detail orientated and accurate
• Ability to walk and climb stairs
• Knowledge of basic security and fire inspection procedures
• Quick decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• May be required to walk or stand for extended periods of time
• May be required to work outdoors in inclement weather
• May be required to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to read and comprehend basic written and verbal instructions

1st shift, 7:00 AM to 3 PM; schedule includes weekends and some events as required. (2nd shift $0.50 shift differential and 3rd shift $0.65 shift differential)