Security Officer

Job Summary

The Security Officer supports the Campus Communications Center and patrols campus by foot, bicycle, or security vehicle. The officer maintains a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, alumni, visitors, and property. Sign on bonus of $1,000 available for new employees.

• Conduct daily patrols and walkthroughs of campus buildings and grounds, locking/unlocking buildings and inspecting fire and access control alarm systems.
• Monitor building condition, prevent damage or theft, and identify/report hazards such as broken lights.
• Investigate incidents, crimes, and complaints involving the college or its community members, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
• Operate the Campus Security Communications Center by monitoring alarms, responding to complaints, and coordinating responses via radio or other means.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of incidents, activities, and communications.
• Complete 5 weeks of initial training, additional training at 6 months, and further training throughout the year (e.g., de‑escalation trainings).

• Hourly rate: $21.35 per hour (adjusted based on experience).
• Eligible for overtime, 10% shift differential, and weekend differential.
• Third‑shift differential (15%): 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. ($3.15 additional per hour).
• Weekend differential: $1.00 per hour on Saturday and Sunday.
• Sign‑on bonus: $1,000 paid at 90 days for new employees.

• Health insurance plans.
• Retirement plan: 10.12% of annual compensation (eligible after 1 year of service and age 26, no match or vesting required).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off: 10 days vacation year 1, 15 days year 2, 12 days personal/sick time (accruals based on hours worked).
• Paid holidays and special days off.
• Paid parental leave (available after one year of service).
• Access to college facilities, including gym and pool, for household members.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required; associate’s degree in criminal justice or related field preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the college’s Motor Vehicle Use Policy.
• Attendance at a Campus Security Officer Academy.
• Working knowledge of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems.
• Ability to work 120 hours over 18 months as a Bowdoin College Security Officer I (1,040 hours of Museum Security Officer may count).
• Demonstrated proficiency in patrol and communications center operations (minimum 96 hrs annually). Ability to maintain an approved area of special expertise.
• Ability to design, implement, and maintain a community‑service project that enhances campus safety.
• Successful completion of Maine Campus Security Online Training Center courses.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Full‑time, 40 hours per week for 52 weeks (1.0 FTE).

Typical schedule:

third shift, 11 p.m.–7 a.m., with Wednesdays and Thursdays off. Additional hours may be required for shift coverage, weekend work, blackout days, and during weather emergencies or significant college events.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of background checks, including criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job‑related), and/or credit history (when job‑related). Bowdoin College does not provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

Bowdoin College complies with applicable federal and state laws prohibiting unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its programs based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or disability.