Security Officer

Security Officer

The Security Officer works under the direct supervision of the Shift Sergeant or Administrative Sergeant. This position is responsible for conducting interior patrols, providing public assistance, monitoring campus facilities, and supporting a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, students, faculty, and staff.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED.
• At least 19 years of age.
• Current and Valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to walk a minimum of 8 to 12 miles in an 8-to-12-hour shift.
• Ability to climb stairwells.
• Ability to maintain and communicate a good rapport with the campus population.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts routine interior patrols of assigned buildings and campus areas to help maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Monitors entrances, hallways, stairwells, parking areas, and other designated locations for suspicious activity or safety concerns.
• Provides directions, escorts, and general assistance to patients, visitors, students, faculty, and staff.
• Responds promptly to calls for service, alarms, disturbances, and emergency situations.
• Reports safety hazards, security concerns, suspicious activity, and policy violations to the appropriate personnel.
• Documents incidents and daily activities accurately and completes required reports.
• Assists with access control, including securing and unlocking designated buildings and areas.
• Supports law enforcement officers and emergency personnel as directed.
• Maintains professional and courteous communication with members of the campus community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.