Security Officer

Security Officer

Wheeling University - Wheeling, WV 26003

Overview

Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Job Shift Any Category Education

Description

At Wheeling University, you'll find more than just a workplace — you'll join a mission-driven community that lives by values of leadership, service, faith, integrity, and excellence. As an employee, you'll be part of a university that is committed to integrating learning, research, and outreach within its Catholic tradition, seeking to develop not only competent professionals, and also socially responsible citizens. Wheeling promotes close student-faculty connections and encourages all members to grow both intellectually and ethically, to serve with compassion among diverse communities, and to lead by example. In such an environment, your work will matter — your contributions help sustain a culture where academic rigor, moral purpose, and service to others are more deals --they are daily actions and practices.

Wheeling University is seeking a full time or part time Security Officer. This position is responsible for protecting individuals on campus property and maintaining the security of campus buildings, facilities, parking lots, walkways, and grounds of the University. They are the source of information during and after regular business hours and on weekends when the University is closed.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first responder to campus emergencies, including medical and criminal incidents.
• Protect students, employees, visitors, and University property.
• Conduct routine patrols and building checks to maintain visibility and safety.
• Respond to calls for assistance and coordinate with police, fire, and EMS personnel.
• Maintain accurate duty logs, reports, and incident documentation.
• Operate required department and University software systems.
• Lock and unlock campus buildings according to schedules and event needs.
• Enforce parking, traffic, and general campus policies, including issuing tickets and applying parking boots.
• Assess maintenance issues and perform basic actions such as electrical panel checks, water valve resets, and reporting hazards.
• Support Residence Life with hall regulations and Code of Conduct enforcement.
• Monitor campus for trespassers, leaks, fire risks, and other unusual or hazardous conditions.
• Ensure only authorized individuals access campus facilities.
• Assist and direct visitors as needed.
• Monitor parking lots and direct traffic when necessary.
• Observe and report severe or unusual weather conditions.
• Conduct investigations, including reviewing camera footage, interviewing witnesses, and writing reports.
• Serve as a liaison with local law enforcement.
• Perform occasional custodial or maintenance tasks as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background check
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods, life heavy loads and sometimes run
• Strong written and oral communications and relational skills
• Basic computer proficiency and strong judgment/decision making abilities
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Be able to operate side by side and golf cart
• Must be available to work all shifts. This includes weekends, evenings, holidays and special events.
• One to three months of related experience preferred.

EEO Statement:

Wheeling University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all faculty, staff, and students. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We value the unique contributions that individuals bring to our campus and believe that diversity of perspectives enriches our academic and work environment.