Security Officer I

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.

It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.

From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.

More reasons you’ll love working here include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
• Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
• Adoption reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Mortgage discount and area business discounts
• Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
• Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon 
• Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
• Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
• In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
• Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi

Responsibilities

• Controls access to our campus space by verifying badges and issuing badges.
• Monitors cameras to proactively protect our space.
• Uses Metal Detectors to screen for weapons.
• Uses common computer programs such as Outlook, Excel, and the Internet to complete tasks.
• Conducts patrols and provides services to team members both on foot and in a vehicle.
• Communicates with fellow team members to identify and respond to several types of non-emergency and emergency situations with a focus on de-escalation.
• Identifies and report hazards.
• Responds to and appropriately documents security related incidents around campus.

Qualifications

Must Have Qualifications:

• Ability to work one of the following shifts based upon need: 5am-2pm, 7am-4pm, 1pm-10pm, or 10pm-6am.
• High School Diploma.
• Meet physical needs of the job.
• Must demonstrate good moral fitness and ethical standards.
• Outstanding verbal and nonverbal communication skills with a focus on de-escalation.
• Demonstrated ability to write incident reports.
• Demonstrated ability make independent and sound decisions under stress while adhering to established policies and procedures.

Nice to Have Qualifications:

• CPR certified
• Prior security experience
• Previous military or law enforcement experience