Campus Safety Officer

Posting Details

Position Information


Position Title
Campus Safety Officer


Category
Campus Safety


Position Number

Posting Number
S0001385


Location
Chicago


Open Date
08/13/2026


Close Date

Open Until Filled?
No


Job Type
Full-Time


Working Hours

Position Summary


The Campus Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring the security and safety of all students, employees and visitors on the University Campus.

Roosevelt University seeks a full-time Campus Safety Officer at the Chicago Campus for the midnight shift (10:30PM-7:00AM).

This is a union position and will require union membership; health and wellness benefits is provided by the union.

The salary for this position is $19.75/hr. Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email View email address on click.appcast.io

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise considerable judgment, discretion and professionalism in managing sensitive situations and/or irate individuals.
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills, observation and attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to service excellence by embodying Roosevelt's core values, mission, and vision in every aspect of the role working with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• A positive and professional demeanor is a must.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Years of Experience Required
2


Required Education
High School/GED


Certification/Licensure Required

Minimum Qualifications


Please refer to knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Preferred Qualifications


Earned Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
One year continuous security/safety experience.

Previous experience in preliminary investigation and preparing incident reports.
Previous customer service experience.

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook.
Previous experience in higher education.

Equipment Operated


Basic office equipment (desktop computer, copier/ multi-function device, fax and telephone), two-way radio.
Security video management systems; electronic access systems; visitor management systems.
Vehicle.

Working Conditions


May be exposed to inclement weather and extremes of temperature.
May be exposed to high levels of noise - ex., fire alarms, sirens.
May be exposed to dangers inherent in working in a security and safety role.

Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds of weight or pressure). Regular use of desktop computer is required, calling for frequent hand/wrist movement and repetition. Moderate level of stress. Occasional travel within the local or regional setting may be required.

Priority Application Instructions

Departmental Contact Information

Essential Job Functions


Duty and Responsibility


Secure campus and facilities by: patrolling interior and exterior of buildings and campus; locking/unlocking doors; observing for and following up on suspicious persons/circumstances; responding to various security and safety related incidents; checking and inspecting building, security, fire and life safety equipment.

Percentage Of Time
40


Duty and Responsibility


Ensures ongoing coverage at all security posts; monitor people as they enter and exit; greet, check identification, issue guest badges, keys, and respond to student, staff and visitor inquiries. Enforce Roosevelt rules & regulations. Monitor and respond to building, security, fire and life safety equipment/systems.

Percentage Of Time
40


Duty and Responsibility


Conducts preliminary investigations and prepares incident reports recording observations, information, occurrences, statements and/or surveillance activities; updates a daily activity and other reports in accordance with department's policies and procedures.

Percentage Of Time
10


Duty and Responsibility


Participates in ongoing compliance, training and various emergency preparedness
activities.

Percentage Of Time
5


Duty and Responsibility


Other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time
5