Security Guard

Position: Security Guard I

Type: Full-Time

Location: North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Campus – Durham, NC

Travel: 0%

Contingent Upon Award

The Security Guard provides professional unarmed security services for NCCU residence halls to ensure a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors. Security Guards are responsible for monitoring building access, performing regular patrols, documenting incidents, and assisting with emergency response in coordination with NCCU Police and Residential Life staff. Guards maintain visibility, enforce university access control policies, and provide courteous customer service to the campus community.

• Monitor residence hall entrances and verify resident and visitor identification
• Conduct regular interior and exterior patrols to ensure building security, locked doors, and safe conditions
• Report suspicious activity, safety hazards, or policy violations to the Security Supervisor and NCCU Police
• Complete incident and daily activity reports accurately and submit within required timelines
• Assist in emergency response and evacuation procedures as directed
• Maintain professional demeanor and clear communication with residents, staff, and visitors
• Wear the required uniform and visible identification badge at all times
• Participate in scheduled drills, briefings, and performance review meetings

• U.S. Citizenship/Residency required
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must be a licensed security professional in accordance with the North Carolina Private Protective Services Board (PPSB) requirements
• Must maintain current First Aid and CPR certifications
• Prior experience as a security guard, watch officer, or campus safety attendant preferred
• Demonstrated ability to perform access control, foot patrols, and incident documentation in residential or educational environments
• Experience responding to incidents and providing customer service in public settings desired
• Trained in campus emergency protocols, de‑escalation, and report writing desired

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, listen, and write. The employee frequently is required to use foot/ankle motions, hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be the best qualified for the position and successfully perform the functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made (if possible) to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Seventh Dimension, LLC is a Veteran friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.