Housing Security Officer

Housing Security Officer Posting Number:

TMP02329PO25

Salary: $16 - $18 per hour based on education and experience. Location of Vacancy: USC Upstate Spartanburg, SC Part/Full Time: Part Time Work Schedule: Work nights will be Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am. About University of South Carolina: From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. Advertised Job Summary: Housing Security Officer University of South Carolina Upstate TMP02329PO25 Spartanburg, SC Reporting to the Assistant Chief of Police, the University Housing Safety Officer monitors the ingress and egress of students and guests in one of two housing units (Palmetto House and Magnolia House) to ensure the safety of our students and University assets. In this position they staff the receiving desk at the front entrance and are responsible for greeting all persons entering the building, verifying persons entering are current residential students or authorized after-hour visitors. They check guests into the facility, answer phones and fill out necessary paperwork. Works closely with Housing and Residential Life Staff to advise of guests overstaying their visits, advise-of abnormal situations, student lockouts or other issues. Contacts University Police for response and support as needed. Greet visitors and residents entering the building. Provide friendly, helpful and courteous interactions. Individually welcome each person as they enter the building. Verify that students entering the building are residents of a particular residence hall by finding their name on the roster and confirming the sticker placed on their University ID card. Check all guests into the building. Ensure guests are accompanied by a current resident of the residence hall and present a valid form of identification. Ensure overnight guests possess an approved overnight guest form. Enter names of guests into the daily log book. Write reports as needed. Answer telephones and radio communications. Contact RA's or on-duty police officers for lockouts or other student issues or concerns. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED. Must possess a valid South Carolina driver's license with a good driving record. Successful background check is required. Preferred Qualifications: Security and safety work experience, especially with student populations 17-25 years old Job Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions to Applicant: The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of South Carolina Upstate